At present, many computer users with low configurations have officially used Windows 7. How can low-configuration computers run Windows 7 more smoothly? Although some software provides fool-proof optimization methods, these optimizations often leave users confused, let alone whether they are truly effective. This article teaches you how to manually optimize Windows 7, and the object is the most easily overlooked system service.
We first understand some relevant knowledge about system services, and then provide targeted Windows 7 system service cleaning solutions according to the various needs of Windows 7 users to improve the running speed of WIndows 7.
What is a service?
A service is a program or process used by the system to perform specified system functions. Its function is to support other applications and generally runs in the background. Compared with programs run by users, services do not have program windows or dialog boxes, and they can only be observed in the Task Manager.
How to modify the startup type of a service?
In the "Search Programs and Files" column of the Win 7 start menu, enter "services.msc" or "Services" to search for the "Services" item. Click to open the service management list window. Double-click any service to view or modify its properties. In the properties window, you can modify the startup type to "Manual", "Automatic", "Automatic (delayed startup)" or "Disabled".
What is the difference between "automatic" and "automatic (delayed start)"?
"Automatic" startup means that the service is loaded at the same time when the computer starts to support other programs running on the basis of this service. "Automatic (delayed startup)" is a very user-friendly design in Windows 7. Starting in this way can delay the startup of the service item after a period of time after the system starts. It can well solve the problem of slow startup or slow response after startup of some low-configuration computers due to too many loaded service items.
What is the difference between "manual" and "disabled"?
When the service startup status is "Manual", although the process is closed, it can still be activated under certain circumstances. When set to "Disabled", the service will not run unless the user manually modifies the properties.
Which services need to be started manually?
"Manual" mode, as the name implies, means that this service will not be loaded when the system starts, but requires other services to be activated or the user to enter the service management interface and manually start it or modify its properties to "automatic" startup.
This mode is often used when you need to enable some functions that are not originally enabled on the system. Take the "Application Identity" service as an example. By default, the service is in the "manual" state, that is, it is not started. However, when users need to use the AppLocker function, they must manually enable this service (change it to the "automatic" state), otherwise the AppLocker function will not work properly.
What should I pay attention to before making changes?
Modifying system services may cause some unexpected problems, so it is best to back up the default service status before modification. The method is to open the service management window and click "Operation → Export List" and select "Save Type" as TXT text file or CSV file. It is recommended to choose the latter. The file can be opened with Excel.
In addition, if you are unable to enter the system normally due to modification errors, you can press the F8 key when booting to enter safe mode and modify the service startup properties in safe mode.