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How to disable unnecessary background apps and services in Windows to optimize system performance?

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The Windows operating system runs many background applications, services, and telemetry tasks by default, which consume RAM, load the processor, and use internet traffic. Disabling unused components helps reduce hardware load, extend laptop battery life, and free up resources for resource-intensive development and engineering tasks.

The process of optimizing background activity includes the following stages:

Press the key combination to open Task Manager and go to the Startup tab.
Disable programs that you do not need immediately after turning on the computer.
Open the Services application via the search menu and find components whose work you do not require.
Change the startup type of unnecessary services from automatic to manual or completely disable them.

When disabling services, you should exercise caution and pre-study the purpose of each service so as not to disrupt the operability of critical system components, such as the print service or Windows Update. It is also useful to check privacy settings in system parameters and restrict background work for applications from the Microsoft Store.

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