Windows 11: Disable these four unnecessary services to boost your computer's performance

Windows 11 contains a large number of programs and services, and naturally, some of them are unnecessary. However, these services continue to run in the background, which can affect your computer's performance. In this article, we'll walk you through how to disable four unnecessary services to reduce the load on your computer.

As you know, there are many ways to improve the performance of Windows 11 or 10 computers. You can reduce visual effects to reduce RAM consumption, free up disk space, take advantage of technologies like DLSS and FSR from Nvidia and AMD to increase frame rates in games, or even uninstall unnecessary programs.

In this article, we'll focus on the latter option, as Windows contains many programs and services that run in the background. While some are essential to ensuring your computer's proper operation, there are others that can be disabled. Here are four services you can turn off immediately to improve your computer's performance.

According to the company, this information allows it to "improve the quality, safety, and security of its products and services." Specifically, the company can collect detailed data about your settings, the websites you regularly visit, and how you use certain apps and features. Like many users, you may not be comfortable with the idea of ​​transferring such a large amount of data to the American company. Disabling this feature has a dual benefit: increasing the privacy of your information and improving your device's performance. From Windows Settings, go to the Diagnostics & feedback tab, then find and disable the Send optional diagnostic data option.

An image showing the Windows 11 privacy settings screen, with an arrow pointing to the "Diagnostic Data" option and a dark gray background representing "Hidden Background Processes." The image can be captioned: "Keep your computer running fast... Disable what you don't need!"