1. Disabling Windows Telemetry & Data Collection Services

Windows telemetry services collect diagnostic and usage data, often consuming significant system resources.

a. Connected User Experiences and Telemetry (DiagTrack)

• Purpose: Collects telemetry data for Microsoft.
• Optimization Steps:
  1. Open Services (services.msc).
  2. Locate "Connected User Experiences and Telemetry."
  3. Right-click > Properties > Stop.
  4. Set Startup Type to Disabled.

b. Windows Error Reporting Service

• Purpose: Logs and reports errors to Microsoft.
• Optimization Steps: Repeat the same steps as DiagTrack.

c. Diagnostic Policy Service

• Purpose: Collects diagnostic data, rarely essential for daily use.
• Optimization Steps: Follow the same steps as DiagTrack.

2. Disabling Non-Essential Background Services

Many background services are unnecessary for typical users and contribute to system sluggishness.

a. SysMain (Superfetch)

• Purpose: Preloads frequently used apps into memory.
• Optimization Steps:
  1. Open Services.msc.
  2. Locate SysMain.
  3. Right-click > Stop.
  4. Set Startup Type to Disabled.

b. Remote Assistance Service

• Purpose: Facilitates remote troubleshooting, rarely needed.