Black Viper’s Windows 8.1 Service Configurations – Black Viper |
Introduction
To continue my fine tradition of optimizing MS’s latest OS, I have here my findings to date. This information is based upon the Desktop Release version of Windows 8.1. The tablet (x86 and ARM) versions (Surface (Pro) (1/2/3) will take time updating as I do not have access to any of those devices and in all honesty, I cannot afford to purchase two tablets “just for testing” purposes or to find out it is not even possible to adjust on tablet versions. If you desire to see these configurations listed in the tables, .
Before adjusting your service settings, ensure that your system has already installed all updates by “checking now” for any available updates via Windows Update. At this time, it is best for you to ensure that all services are set to the default values before updating your system.
Breakdown of all changes to date: .
I cannot possibly test all configurations extensively (meaning, each persons specific computer needs), but what I can offer is what “works for me” and the obstacles I have came across so you do not have to discover them on your own.
An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default
Two ** (asterisks) indicates you can add or remove this service by:
Head to Start (Windows Key)
Type Control Panel (or enough letters so it appears in the results)
Select Control Panel (under Results)
Select Programs
Select Programs and Features
Select Turn Windows Features on or off
Head to Start (Windows Key)
Right Click an EMPTY area
Select All Apps (bottom right)
Select Control Panel (under Windows System)
Select Programs
Select Programs and Features
Select Turn Windows Features on or off
Notes for a Happier Computer and User
Do not use “msconfig” to disable services, type “services.msc” in the Run box (Windows Key + R)
Before disabling any service, check out the service information about each by selecting the service name links provided.
Service settings are global, meaning changes apply to all users.
All of these services are “Standard” with Windows 8.1 and installed by default or Add/Remove Windows Features. If you discover a service that is not listed here, another application, driver or program installed them.
service is required for normal operation of your wireless network card. It is listed here as Manual due to most desktops not needing wireless access, but if you do have a wireless network card installed (laptop), it will be in Automatic by default.
Still unsure? Put your setting to “Manual” or the listing under “Safe.” Manual allows Windows 8.1 to start the service when it needs to (or when ever it feels like it), but not at boot up. Depending on your configuration, not all services will start when required while in “Manual” mode. If you find you need a service, place it in Automatic.
After adjusting your service settings, reboot your computer.
Before posting your question in the comments below, see if your question has been addressed in the !
Table Header Information
The columns are sortable. Select the column header to sort by that field.
DEFAULT ~ What MS thinks should be running on Windows 8.1.
“Safe” Configuration ~ This is the configuration that 95% of the people will be able to use with little or no side effects. It will also minimizes the amount of “errors” that is reported in the Event Viewer. This does not guarantee it will work for you, but if adjusting your services scares you, this configuration would be a good starting point.
31 service settings have been changed from the default annotated by an (*) asterisk.
Configuration Information
Automatic ~ With a service in this state, it will start at boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also automatically stop when not needed. If you find you do not need a service, place it into Manual or Disabled.
Automatic (Delayed Start) ~ With a service in this state, it will start just after boot time. Some services, when no longer required, will also automatically stop when not needed. If you find you do not need a service, place it into Manual or Disabled.
Manual (Trigger Start) ~ This is a version of Manual mode that allows Windows to start a service when specifically called and Microsoft’s answer to “too many services running all the time”.
Manual ~ Manual mode allows Windows to start a service when needed. However, very few services will start up when required in Manual mode. If you find you need a service, place it into Automatic.
Disabled ~ This setting will stop a service from starting, even if needed. Errors in the Event Viewer will show up complaining of that fact. Some services, while Disabled, will constantly complain. However, this situation is taken care of if placed in Manual. The service descriptions identifies those that should be in Manual vice Disabled.
“Started” ~ A service that either set to Manual or Automatic that is running by default at or shortly after boot time.
“Not Started” ~ A service set into Automatic that is not running by default at or shortly after boot time.
“Not Available” ~ A service that does not apply to the particular version.
“Uninstalled” ~ The ability to uninstall a service that I recommend to be removed by using Add/Remove Windows Features.
Service Dependency Abbreviation Information
W8.1 – Windows 8.1
W8.1Pro – Windows 8.1 Pro
W8.1Ent – Windows 8.1 Enterprise
Service Default Registry Entries
These entries are exported directly from the registry of a default Windows 8.1 installation.
They are in the .reg file format (many entries are in hex notation), not as you would actually view the content via regedit.exe.
The particular location extracted is under: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\
Display NameService Name (Registry)DEFAULT
Windows 8.1DEFAULT
Windows 8.1
ProDEFAULT
Windows 8.1
Enterprise"Safe"
AxInstSVManualManualManualManual
App ReadinessAppReadinessManualManualManualManual
AeLookupSvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
**AppHostSvcNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
AppIDSvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
AppinfoManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
ALGManualManualManualManual
AppX Development Service (AppXSVC)AppXSVCManualManualManualManual
AppMgmtNot AvailableManualManualDisabled *
**aspnet_stateNot Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed
BITSAutomatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start)
BrokerInfrastructureAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
BFEAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
BDESVCManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
wbengineManualManualManualManual
bthservManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
PeerDistSvcNot AvailableManualManualDisabled *
CertPropSvcManualManualManualDisabled *
**c2wtsNot Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed
NfsClntNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableDisabled *
KeyIsoManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
EventSystemAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
COMSysAppManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
BrowserManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
VaultSvcManualManualManualManual
CryptSvcAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
DcomLaunchAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
DeviceAssociationServiceAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic
DeviceInstallManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
DsmSVCManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
DhcpAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
DPSAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
WdiServiceHostManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
WdiSystemHostManualManualManualManual
TrkWksAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Disabled *
MSDTCManualManualManualManual
DnscacheAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic
**DsRoleSvcNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot installed
EFSManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
EapHostManualManualManualManual
WPCSvcManualManualManualDisabled *
**FaxManualManualManualManual
fhsvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
fdPHostManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
FDResPubManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
gpsvcAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic
hkmsvcManualManualManualManual
HomeGroupListenerManualManualManualManual
HomeGroupProviderManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
hidservManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
vmickvpexchangeManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
Hyper-V Guest Service InterfacevmicguestinterfaceManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
vmicshutdownManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
vmicheartbeatManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
vmicrdvManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
vmictimesyncManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
vmicvssManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
**IISADMINNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
IKEEXTManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
UI0DetectManualManualManualManual
SharedAccessDisabledDisabledDisabledDisabled
Internet Explorer ETW Collector ServiceIEEtwCollectorServiceManualManualManualDisabled *
iphlpsvcAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Disabled *
PolicyAgentManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
KtmRmManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
lltdsvcManualManualManualManual
LSMAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
**LPDSVCNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
**MSMQTriggersNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
**MSMQNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
wlidsvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
**ftpsvcNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
MSiSCSIManualManualManualDisabled *
swprvManual (Started at boot, then stops)Manual (Started at boot, then stops)Manual (Started at boot, then stops)Manual
MMCSSAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
**NetMsmqActivatorNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
**NetPipeActivatorNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
**NetTcpActivatorNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
**NetTcpPortSharingDisabled (Changed to Manual and Started if the previous 3 Services are installed)Disabled (Changed to Manual and Started if the previous 3 Services are installed)Disabled (Changed to Manual and Started if the previous 3 Services are installed)Uninstalled *
NetlogonManualManualManualDisabled *
napagentManualManualManualDisabled *
NcdAutoSetupManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
Network Connection BrokerNcbServiceManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
NetmanManualManualManualManual
NcaSVCManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
netprofmManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
NlaSvcAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
nsiAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
CscServiceNot AvailableAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Disabled *
defragsvcManualManualManualManual
PNRPsvcManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
p2psvcManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
p2pimsvcManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
plaManualManualManualManual
PlugPlayManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
PNRPAutoRegManualManualManualManual
WPDBusEnumManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
PowerAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
SpoolerAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
PrintNotifyManualManualManualManual
wercplsupportManualManualManualManual
PcaSvcAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
QWAVEManualManualManualManual
RasAutoManualManualManualManual
RasManManualManualManualManual
SessionEnvManual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual
UmRdpServiceManual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual
TermServiceManual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop)Manual
RpcSsAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
RpcLocatorManualManualManualDisabled *
RemoteRegistryDisabledDisabledDisabledDisabled
**ipripNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
RemoteAccessDisabledDisabledDisabledDisabled
RpcEptMapperAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
seclogonManualManualManualManual
SstpSvcManualManualManualManual
SamSsAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
wscsvcAutomatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start)
SensrSvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
LanmanServerAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
ShellHWDetectionAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
**simptcpNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
SCardSvrDisabledDisabledDisabledDisabled
Smart Card Device Enumeration ServiceScDeviceEnumManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
SCPolicySvcManualManualManualDisabled *
**SNMPNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
SNMPTRAPManualManualManualDisabled *
sppsvcAutomatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start)
svsvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
SSDPSRVManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
WiaRpcManualManualManualManual
StorSvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
SysMainAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
SENSAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
SystemEventsBrokerAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic
ScheduleAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
lmhostsAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic
TapiSrvManualManualManualManual
**TlntSvrNot Installed (Disabled)Not Installed (Disabled)Not Installed (Disabled)Not Installed
ThemesAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
THREADORDERManualManualManualManual
TimeBrokerManual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual (Trigger Start, Started)Manual
TabletInputServiceManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
upnphostManualManualManualManual
ProfSvcAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
vdsManualManualManualManual
VSSManualManualManualManual
**WMSVCNot Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed
WebClientManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
AudioSrvAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
AudioEndpointBuilderAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started) Automatic
WbioSrvcManualManualManualDisabled *
WcsPlugInServiceManualManualManualManual
wcncsvcManualManualManualDisabled *
WcmsvcAutomatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic (Trigger Start, Started)Automatic
Windows Defender Network Inspection ServiceWdNisSvcManualManualManualManual
WinDefendAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
wudfsvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
Windows Encryption Provider Host ServiceWEPHOSTSVCManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
WerSvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
WecsvcManualManualManualManual
EventLogAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
MpsSvcAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
FontCacheAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
StiSvcManualManualManualManual
msiserverManualManualManualManual
Windows Location Framework ServicelfsvcManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Disabled *
WinmgmtAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
**WMPNetworkSvcManualManualManualDisabled * (Uninstalled)
TrustedInstallerManualManualManualManual
**FontCache3.0.0.0Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed (Manual)Not Installed
**WASNot Installed (Manual, Started)Not Installed (Manual, Started)Not Installed (Manual, Started)Not Installed
WinRMManualManualManualManual
**WSearchAutomatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start, Started)Automatic (Delayed Start)
WSServiceManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
W32TimeManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
wuauservManual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual (Trigger Start)Manual
WinHttpAutoProxySvcManual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual (Started)Manual
dot3svcManualManualManualManual
WlanSvcManual (Automatic with Wireless Card Installed)Manual (Automatic with Wireless Card Installed)Manual (Automatic with Wireless Card Installed)Manual
wmiApSrvManualManualManualManual
Work FoldersworkfolderssvcManualManualManualManual
LanmanWorkstationAutomatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic (Started)Automatic
**W3SVCNot Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed (Automatic, Started)Not Installed
WwanSvcManualManualManualManual
An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default
Two ** (asterisks) indicates you can add or remove this service by:
Head to Start (Windows Key)
Type Control Panel (or enough letters so it appears in the results)
Select Control Panel (under Results)
Select Programs
Select Programs and Features
Select Turn Windows Features on or off
Head to Start (Windows Key)
Right Click an EMPTY area
Select All Apps (bottom right)
Select Control Panel (under Windows System)
Select Programs
Select Programs and Features
Select Turn Windows Features on or off
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