DISABLE these SERVICES for BETTER GAMING on Windows!

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of disabling certain services on Windows to enhance your gaming experience. By optimizing your system settings, you can potentially reduce latency, increase FPS (frames per second), and improve overall performance while gaming.

Step 1: De-Animate Windows

To speed up your system's performance, you can reduce or disable animations in Windows.

1. Open the Settings menu by pressing Windows + I.
2. Navigate to System and then select About.
3. Click on Advanced system settings on the right.
4. Under the Performance section, click on Settings.
5. In the Performance Options window, select Adjust for best performance or manually uncheck options related to animations.

Step 2: Modify System Configuration

Adjusting the system configuration can help streamline boot processes and service startup.

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type msconfig and hit Enter.
3. In the System Configuration window, go to the Services tab.
4. Check the box that says Hide all Microsoft services to avoid disabling essential services.
5. Review the remaining services and uncheck those that are unnecessary for your gaming experience.

Step 3: Disable Startup Services

Stopping certain services from starting up can free system resources.

1. Still in the System Configuration window, navigate to the Startup tab.
2. Click on Open Task Manager.
3. In Task Manager, review the list of startup applications.
4. Right-click on applications that are not essential and select Disable.

Step 4: Disable Startup Apps

Reducing the number of startup applications can also improve boot times and performance.

1. In Task Manager, go to the Startup tab.
2. Right-click on any applications you do not need at startup and select Disable.

Step 5: Services Tweaks

Tweaking specific Windows services can further enhance performance.

1. Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
2. In the Services window, look for the following services and set them to Disabled or Manual as appropriate:
   • Windows Search
   • Superfetch
   • Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)
   • Print Spooler (if you do not use a printer)
3. To change a service, right-click it, select Properties, and adjust the Startup type.

Step 6: Create a Restore Point

Creating a restore point ensures you can revert changes if necessary.

1. Press Windows + S and search for Create a restore point.
2. Select your system drive (usually C:) and click on Configure.
3. Enable system protection and click Create to set a restore point.

Step 7: Service Optimization Pack

Using optimization packs can automate the process of disabling unnecessary services.

1. Download the Services Optimization Pack from the provided links in the video description.
2. Follow the instructions in the optimization pack to apply the recommended settings.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can significantly improve your gaming performance on Windows. Remember to create a restore point before making changes. After optimizing your system, monitor your gaming experience and adjust settings as needed. For further enhancement, consider exploring additional resources or related tutorials on gaming optimization.