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Black Viper’s Windows 10 Service Configurations

Introduction
This information is based upon the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (version 1803/17134.1) released April 2018.

Please note: this information is no longer updated. Please take that fact into consideration when reviewing this
information.

Important Information
• My focus is on Windows 10 Home and Pro 64-bit versions to provide as much information to the widest
audience possible.

◦ All of these services are “Standard” with Windows 10 and installed by default, with updates released by
Microsoft since the initial retail version, or with the Add/Remove Windows Features control panel.
◦ If you discover a service that is not listed here, another application, driver or program installed them.
• Make sure that your system is up to date.

◦ This information assumes the latest version of Windows 10 with all major updates installed.

▪ Hit Start -> Settings -> Update & Security -> Check now/Install now.
◦ Confirm your OS version information by doing the following:

▪ Hit Start -> Settings -> System -> About and look for Edition (Home or Pro) Version (1803) and
OS Build (17134.1 and above) as well as System type of 32 or 64-bit.
• Adjust the settings on this page by doing one of the following:

◦ Search for “Services” from the task bar. You are looking for the link that is “Services – Desktop App”.
◦ Fire up the Run box (Windows Key + R) and type: “services.msc” (without the quotes). Do not use
msconfig.
◦ Open up the Administrative Tools either by searching from the task bar or using the legacy Control
Panel. The link you are looking for in the Administrative Tools is “Services”.
• Before disabling any service, do a sanity check and “think before acting”. See also the notes for
 tablet/mobile devices below.

◦ WLAN Autoconfig service is required for normal operation of your wireless network card. It is listed here
as Manual due to most desktops not needing wireless (WiFi) access, but if you do have a wireless
network card installed (laptop), it will be Automatic by default.
• I cannot possibly test all possible configurations extensively!

◦ What I mean by this is each persons specific computer needs as we all should know by now that
everyone uses their computer for different tasks.
◦ What I can offer is what “works for me” and the obstacles I have come across so you do not have to
discover them on your own.
◦ If you discover a service is required for a particular task, please Contact BV and let me know.
• The columns can be sorted and individually hidden.

◦ Select the column header to sort by that field and/or use the column hiding GUI directly above the table
search box.
◦ I highly recommend using the column hiding feature to cut confusion associated with “too much
information” and ignoring service settings not valid in your particular situation.
• Notes for Tablet, Surface and Surface Pro Windows 10 Users:

◦ The Tweaked configuration assumes a desktop environment and in certain respects, a laptop, as I do
not own any mobile device running Windows of any version for testing purposes and cannot extensively
test the configurations on them to find out what breaks.
◦ I have viewed default service settings for Surface products by going into a local Best Buy retail store
and taking pictures of the services with my phone. Seriously, I am not joking.

▪ I have discovered that the default settings are pretty close to a desktop configuration (which
means that many services targeted for mobile devices (phones) can be disabled on a desktop
and most laptops, so Windows 10 Home or Pro is a pretty good start for default information,
depending on the version of Windows 10 is installed on your device.
▪ Do not configure your mobile device with “Tweaked”. Many services that are “Tweaked” for a
desktop cannot be disabled on a mobile device. As such, no “Tweaked” configuration for a laptop
will become available. Use “Safe” instead.
◦ If you still desire to adjust your service settings on a mobile device, a bit of “thinking” may be required to
make sure complete functionality of the tablet after adjusting service settings.

▪ Do not disable obvious services related to touch screen or tablet actions.

▪ Example: Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service.

• Services with “?????” in the name are computer specific with seemingly a random 5 digit code
attached to the service name. Most cannot be adjusted via services.msc.
• Service settings are global, meaning changes apply to all users.
• Services that changed from Anniversary Update to Creators Update include:

◦ Connected Devices Platform User Service_????? is new.

◦ DataCollectionPublishingService is removed.
◦ Data Usage is new.
◦ DevicesFlow_????? is new.
◦ Hyper-V Virtual Machine Management is new.
◦ IP Translation Configuration Service is new.
◦ LPA Service is new.
◦ Natural Authentication is new.
◦ Optimize Drives changed from Manual to Disabled by default.
◦ Token Broker is new and default description is not available.
◦ Wi-Fi Direct Services Connection Manager Service is new.
 ◦ Windows Defender Network Inspection Service renamed to Windows Defender Antivirus Network
Inspection Service.
◦ Windows Defender Service renamed to Windows Defender Antivirus Service.
◦ Windows Defender Security Center Service is new.
◦ Windows MultiPoint Server Host Service renamed to MultiPoint Service.
◦ Windows MultiPoint Server Repair Service renamed to MultiPoint Repair Service.
• Services that changed from Creators Update to Fall Creators Update include:

◦ Capability Access Manager Service is new.

◦ Diagnostic Execution Service is new.
◦ GraphicsPerfSvc is new
◦ LPA Service renamed to Local Profile Assistant Service.
◦ Natural Authentication Service changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start) by default.
◦ Optimize Drives changed from Disabled to Manual by default.
◦ PrintWorkflow_????? is new.
◦ Program Compatibility Assistant Service changed from Automatic to Manual by default.
◦ Spatial Data Service is new.
◦ Tile Data model server changed from Automatic to Manual by default.
◦ Token Broker is removed and renamed to Web Account Manager
◦ Update Orchestrator Service for Windows Update renamed to Update Orchestrator Service.
◦ WarpJITSvc is new.
◦ Windows Camera Frame Server changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ Windows Firewall renamed to Windows Defender Firewall.
◦ Windows Perception Service is new.
◦ Windows Store Install Service is new.
◦ Xbox Game Monitoring is new.
• Services that changed from Fall Creators Update to April 2018 Update include:

◦ AVCTP service is new.

◦ AssignedAccessManager Service is new. Not available for Windows 10 Home.
◦ Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service is new.
◦ Bluetooth Handsfree Service is removed. (BthHFSrv)
◦ Bluetooth User Support Service_????? is new.
◦ CaptureService_????? is new. Not available for Windows 10 Home.
◦ Certificate Propagation changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ DevicePicker_????? is new.
◦ Diagnostic Execution Service changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ GameDVR and Broadcast User Service_????? is new.
◦ HomeGroup Listener is removed.
◦ HomeGroup Provider is removed.
◦ Microsoft Passport changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ Microsoft Passport Container changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ Microsoft Store Install Service is new (renamed from Windows Store Install Service).
◦ Natural Authentication changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ Parental Controls is new.
◦ System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker is new.
◦ Tile Data model server is removed. (tiledatamodelsvc)
◦ Windows Insider Service changed from Manual to Manual (Trigger Start).
◦ Windows Push Notifications User Service_????? changed from Manual to Automatic (Running) and
cannot be disabled to have the ability to be disabled.
◦ Windows PushToInstall Service is new.
 ◦ Windows Store Install Service renamed to Microsoft Store Install Service.
◦ Windows Update Medic Service is new.
◦ Xbox Game Monitoring changed from cannot be disabled to have the ability to be disabled.
◦ XboxNetApiSvc renamed to Xbox Live Networking Service.

Table Header Information

• The columns can be sorted. Select the column header to sort by that field.
• The columns can be hidden individually. The column hiding GUI is directly above the table search box in
the upper right hand side.
• DEFAULT ~ What MS thinks should be running by default on Windows 10’s various versions.
• “Safe” Configuration ~ This is the configurations, separated for desktops and laptop/tablets that 99% of you
will be able to use with little or no side effects. This does not guarantee it will work for you, but if adjusting your
services scares you, this configuration would be a good starting point. One should also take a moment and
think about issues that may arise:

◦ Example: if you use an Xbox and its’ game streaming capabilities, don’t disable the three Xbox services
as I have.
◦ Service settings that I changed from the default are annotated by an (*) asterisk.

▪ Sorting the columns will help identify which services these are.
◦ Geolocation Service (lfsvc) – After disabling this service and attempting to place it back into the
default value (Manual), an error will occur. In order to re-enable the service, you must do the following:

▪ Manually delete the following regkey using regedit: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM

\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\TriggerInfo\3
• “Tweaked” Configuration ~ This is the configuration that a lot of gamers, geeks, audiophiles and power users
enjoy using and ask me for.

◦ Even though I follow this configuration myself, this does not guarantee it will work for you.
◦ I generally do not answer “my computer is broke, what is wrong” questions from the users who choose
to use this configuration. If this scares you, use “Safe” instead!
◦ Bluetooth services are disabled. If you required such capability, these will need to be looked at.
◦ I have disabled IPv6 “helper” services in this configuration. If you have native IPv6 on your network, you
do not need these. If you are a home user, you do not need IPv6 at all unless you use HomeGroup or
your ISP supports IPv6. As such, native networks still have IPv6 support and all others are removed
(conversion, tunnels, etc).
◦ Tweaked is intentionally unavailable for a laptop/mobile device as I have no way of testing the
configurations. Also, many services that are “tweaked” for a desktop cannot be disabled on a mobile
device. As such, no “Tweaked” configuration for a laptop will become available. Use “Safe” instead.
◦ Service settings that are changed from the default are annotated by an (*) asterisk.

▪ Sorting the columns will help identify which services these are.
◦ Geolocation Service (lfsvc) – After disabling this service and attempting to place it back into the
default value (Manual), an error will occur. In order to re-enable the service, you must do the following:

▪ Manually delete the following regkey using regedit: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM

\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\TriggerInfo\3

Configuration Information
• An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default with regards to “Safe” and “Tweaked”.
• Two ** (asterisks) indicates you can add or remove the service by using the Turn Windows Features On or Off
feature.
 • Automatic ~ With a service in this state, it will generally start at boot time and remain running.

◦ 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, allowing the system to
load much quicker than in previous versions of Windows.

◦ 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.

◦ Very few services will start up when required in Manual mode (if the default is Automatic).
◦ If you find you need a service, place it into the default configuration listed below.
• 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.
◦ This situation is resolved if placed in Manual.
◦ The service descriptions identifies those that should be in Manual vice Disabled.
• “Running” ~ A service that either set to Manual or Automatic that is running by default at or shortly after boot
time as shown in the status column of the Control Panel/services.msc.
• “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 of Windows 10 listed in the table
header.

◦ Windows 10 Home has less installed default services than Windows 10 Pro does. As such, these
services can generally be disabled on Pro systems as developers usually do not target only
Pro/Education/Enterprise versions.
• “Not Installed/Uninstalled” ~ The ability to install/uninstall a service by using “Add/Remove Windows
Features” control panel function.

◦ Generally speaking, if a service can be uninstalled, it is never needed for a general use desktop.
◦ Two ** (asterisks) indicates you can add or remove the service by:

1. Click on the Search the web and Windows box

2. Type Control Panel (or enough letters so it appears in the results)
3. Select Control Panel (under Results)
4. Select Programs
5. Select Programs and Features
6. Select Turn Windows Features on or off
◦ Or

1. Head to Start (Windows Key)

2. Select All Apps (bottom left)
3. Select Control Panel (under Windows System)
4. Select Programs
5. Select Programs and Features
6. Select Turn Windows features on or off

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Display Name Service Name (Registry) DEFAULT DEFAULT "Safe" for "Safe" for "Tweaked" Quick Notes

Windows Windows DESKTOP LAPTOP for

10 Home 10 Pro or DESKTOP

TABLET

ActiveX Installer AxInstSV Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

(AxInstSV)

AllJoyn Router Service AJRouter Manual Manual Manual Manual Disabled *

(Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

App Readiness AppReadiness Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

Application Host Helper AppHostSvc Not Not Not Not Not If installed (Automatic,

Service ** Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Running)

Application Identity AppIDSvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

(Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

Application Information Appinfo Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

(Trigger (Trigger

Start, Start,

Running) Running)

Application Layer ALG Manual Manual Disabled * Disabled * Disabled * Old functionality no

Gateway Service longer needed.

Application Management AppMgmt Not Manual Manual Manual Disabled * Required for Group

Available Policy software

management

AppX AppXSVC Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Windows Store

Deployment Service integration. Cannot be

(AppXSVC) disabled via

services.msc

AssignedAccessManager AssignedAccessManagerSvc Not Manual Manual Manual Manual

Service Available

ASP.NET State Service aspnet_state Not Not Not Not Not If installed: (Manual)

** Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed

Auto Time Zone Updater tzautoupdate Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

AVCTP service BthAvctpSvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Disabled * Do not disable if you

(Trigger (Trigger (Trigger (Trigger are using Bluetooth

Start) Start) Start) Start) Audio Device or

Wireless

Headphones.

Background Intelligent BITS Manual or Manual or Automatic Automatic Automatic Manual or Automatic

Transfer Service Automatic Automatic (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed Start,

(Delayed (Delayed Start) Start) Start) Running) depending

Start, Start, on other optional

Running) Running) services installed

Background Tasks BrokerInfrastructure Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Cannot be disabled

Infrastructure Service (Running) (Running) via services.msc

Base Filtering Engine BFE Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Do not disable due to

(Running) (Running) Windows Firewall

integration.

BitLocker Drive BDESVC Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Do not disable if using

Encryption Service (Trigger (Trigger storage encryption.

Start) Start)

Block Level Backup wbengine Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Used by Windows

Engine Service Backup

Bluetooth Audio Gateway BTAGService Manual Manual Manual Manual Disabled * New. Wireless

Service (Trigger (Trigger headsets.

Start) Start)

Bluetooth Support bthserv Manual Manual Manual Manual Disabled * Disable if no

Service (Trigger (Trigger requirement for

Start) Start) Bluetooth devices is

desired.

Bluetooth User Support BluetoothUserService_????? Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual New

Service_????? (Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

BranchCache PeerDistSvc Not Manual Disabled * Disabled * Disabled * Used by Windows

Available Update for download

sharing.

Capability Access camsvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

Manager Service

CaptureService_????? CaptureService_????? Not Manual Manual Manual Disabled * New. OneCore

Available Capture Service.

Certificate Propagation CertPropSvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Disabled * Used with Smart Card

(Trigger (Trigger login. No harm in

Start) Start) keeping the default

Manual mode.

Claims to Windows c2wts Not Not Not Not Not If installed: (Manual)

Token Service ** Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed

Client for NFS NfsClnt Not Not Disabled * Disabled * Disabled * Network File System

Available Available Client available in

Education/Enterprise

versions.

Client License Service ClipSVC Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Cannot be disabled

(ClipSVC) (Trigger (Trigger via services.msc

Start) Start)

CNG Key Isolation KeyIso Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Do not disable.

(Trigger (Trigger

Start, Start,

Running) Running)

COM+ Event System EventSystem Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Do not disable.

(Running) (Running)

COM+ System COMSysApp Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Do not disable.

Application

Computer Browser Browser Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Network discovery of

(Trigger (Trigger systems on local

Start) Start) network.

Connected Device CDPSvc Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

Platform Service (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed

Start, Start, Start) Start) Start)

Trigger Trigger

Start) Start)

Connected Devices CDPUserSvc_????? Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

Platform User (Running) (Running)

Service_?????

Connected User DiagTrack Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Feedback and

Experiences and (Running) (Running) Diagnostics.

Telemetry

Contact Data_????? PimIndexMaintenanceSvc_????? Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Cannot be disabled

via services.msc
 CoreMessaging CoreMessagingRegistrar Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Cannot be disabled

(Running) (Running) via services.msc

Credential Manager VaultSvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Do not disable.

Cryptographic Services CryptSvc Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Do not disable.

(Running) (Running)

Data Sharing Service DsSvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

(Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

Data Usage DusmSvc Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

(Running) (Running)

DCOM Server Process DcomLaunch Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Cannot be disabled

Launcher (Running) (Running) via services.msc

Delivery Optimization DoSvc Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic

(Delayed (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed (Delayed

Start) Start) Start) Start) Start)

Device Association DeviceAssociationService Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

Service (Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

Device Install Service DeviceInstall Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

(Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

Device Management DmEnrollmentSvc Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

Enrollment Service

Device Setup Manager DsmSVC Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual

(Trigger (Trigger

Start) Start)

DevicePicker_????? DevicePickerUserSvc_????? Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual New. Cannot be

disabled via

services.msc

DevicesFlow_????? DevicesFlowUserSvc_????? Manual Manual Manual Manual Manual Cannot be disabled

via services.msc

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An * (asterisk) indicates changes from the default

Two ** (asterisks) indicates you can add or remove this service by:
 1. Click on the Search the web and Windows box
2. Type Control Panel (or enough letters so it appears in the results)
3. Select Control Panel (under Results)
4. Select Programs
5. Select Programs and Features
6. Select Turn Windows Features on or off

Or

1. Head to Start (Windows Key)

2. Select All Apps (bottom left)
3. Select Control Panel (under Windows System)
4. Select Programs
5. Select Programs and Features
6. Select Turn Windows features on or off

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