Which Windows 11 Services Are Safe to Disable?
Windows 11 is notably superior to Windows 10. From the modern start menu to widgets and icons, everything enhances your Windows experience. However, you may encounter performance issues at times.
One of the main reasons might be the plethora of unnecessary Windows services running constantly. To fix this, you need to disable some unnecessary Windows services.
In this article, we’ll look over all those Windows 11 services that may contribute to slow performance and how you can disable them.
How to Disable a Windows Service
Certain Windows services often consume a severe amount of system resources. They operate continuously in the background, causing stutters and lags. But how can you find out which Windows 11 services to disable? And, before that, how to disable a Windows service?
We advise creating a restore point before modifying any service settings. For the steps, refer to our guide onhow to use a restore point on Windows 11.
Below are the steps to disable a Windows 11 service:
Now that you understand how to disable a service, the main question is, which Windows 11 services are safe to disable?
For that, we’ve listed all the services below in alphabetical order. Make sure to read about each service before disabling it! If you mistakenly disable a service, it’s possible to re-enable it from the samePropertieswindow.
1. AllJoyn Router Service
The AllJoyn Router service enables you to connect yourIoT devicesto your computer.
If you don’t prefer using or connecting smart devices like digital home security solutions, smart lights, or smart TVs with your Windows, there’s no reason to keep this service enabled.
2. AssignedAccessManager Service
You might not be aware, but Windows has a feature calledKiosk mode. This feature allows you to place restrictions on your computer. More specifically, it empowers you to force all users to access only a single app on your PC.
The AssignedAccessManager service helps in setting up the kiosk mode. You may never need the kiosk mode if you don’t use a public-facing computer. So, disable it using the steps outlined in the previous section.
3. BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
BitLocker is beneficial for encrypting your hard drive. However, you might not use it regularly due to its low popularity among Windows users. If so, it’s possible to safely disable the BitLocker Drive Encryption service.
Remember, disabling this service will prevent you from using BitLocker and any other related functionality!
4. Bluetooth services
Bluetooth devices are on trend; ranging from earbuds and headphones to gaming controllers, wireless mice, and keyboards–all such devices make our work easier.
However, if you prefer the old USB days, there’s nothing wrong with that. If you have never used or don’t plan to use any bluetooth device in the future, disable these services:
5. Connected User Experiences and Telemetry
The Connected User Experiences and Telemetry service is responsible for sending your usage and diagnostic data to Microsoft servers. So, if this service is enabled on your computer, Microsoft may easily track the apps you use, the searches you make on the search bar, and more.
Overall, no one enjoys being tracked, especially those who value privacy. Therefore, disable this service now to stop Microsoft from handling your user data.
6. Delivery Optimization
Windows updates, especially major ones, take a considerable time to download. The slow download speed may be due to your internet connection or other factors.
The Delivery Optimization service does precisely what its name suggests: it improves the download speed of Windows updates and Microsoft apps by sharing bandwidth with your nearby devices.
Don’t be too excited, as it only works in the case of a local network or deployment setup! If you’re not part of any local network, disable the Delivery Optimization service.
7. Diagnostic Services
Whenever something goes wrong on Windows, the first step the internet suggests is touse Windows troubleshooters. But, if you never bother to use any of them and fix the issues on your own, there are several diagnostic services that you can disable.
Here are the services to disable if you don’t prefer running any Windows troubleshooter:
8. Geolocation Service
As its name suggests, this service provides location-related data to Windows apps when needed. you could disable your location data if you don’t want to share it due to privacy concerns.
Once the Geolocation service is disabled, you won’t be able to share your location using any Windows app or web browser.
9. Netlogon
The Netlogon service is only for domain networks. It means this service is only helpful in authenticating users within a domain environment. However, if your computer isn’t part of such a network (as in the case of personal computers), disabling this service is a better option.
While the Windows Services tool is a great way to fix problems, it itself sometimes requires a little bit of help to get going again.
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