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Update disable-services.ps1
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# Description:
# This script disables unwanted Windows services. If you do not want to disable
# certain services comment out the corresponding lines below.

$services = @(
"diagnosticshub.standardcollector.service" # Microsoft (R) Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service
"DiagTrack" # Diagnostics Tracking Service
"dmwappushservice" # WAP Push Message Routing Service (see known issues)
"lfsvc" # Geolocation Service
"MapsBroker" # Downloaded Maps Manager
"NetTcpPortSharing" # Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
"RemoteAccess" # Routing and Remote Access
"RemoteRegistry" # Remote Registry
"SharedAccess" # Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
"TrkWks" # Distributed Link Tracking Client
"WbioSrvc" # Windows Biometric Service (required for Fingerprint reader / facial detection)
#"WlanSvc" # WLAN AutoConfig (Disabling this can cause issues with wifi connectivity)
"WMPNetworkSvc" # Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
#"wscsvc" # Windows Security Center Service
#"WSearch" # Windows Search
"XblAuthManager" # Xbox Live Auth Manager
"XblGameSave" # Xbox Live Game Save Service
"XboxNetApiSvc" # Xbox Live Networking Service
"ndu" # Windows Network Data Usage Monitor
"diagnosticshub.standardcollector.service" # Microsoft (R) Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service
"DiagTrack" # Diagnostics Tracking Service
"dmwappushservice" # WAP Push Message Routing Service (see known issues)
"lfsvc" # Geolocation Service
"MapsBroker" # Downloaded Maps Manager
"NetTcpPortSharing" # Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
"RemoteAccess" # Routing and Remote Access
"RemoteRegistry" # Remote Registry
"SharedAccess" # Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
"TrkWks" # Distributed Link Tracking Client
"WbioSrvc" # Windows Biometric Service (required for Fingerprint reader / facial detection)
#"WlanSvc" # WLAN AutoConfig
"WMPNetworkSvc" # Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
"wscsvc" # Windows Security Center Service
"WSearch" # Windows Search
"XblAuthManager" # Xbox Live Auth Manager
"XblGameSave" # Xbox Live Game Save Service
"XboxNetApiSvc" # Xbox Live Networking Service
"XboxGipSvc" #Disables Xbox Accessory Management Service
"ndu" # Windows Network Data Usage Monitor
"WerSvc" #disables windows error reporting
"Spooler" #Disables your printer
"Fax" #Disables fax
"fhsvc" #Disables fax histroy
"gupdate" #Disables google update
"gupdatem" #Disable another google update
"stisvc" #Disables Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
"AJRouter" #Disables (needed for AllJoyn Router Service)
"MSDTC" # Disables Distributed Transaction Coordinator
"WpcMonSvc" #Disables Parental Controls
"PhoneSvc" #Disables Phone Service(Manages the telephony state on the device)
"PrintNotify" #Disables Windows printer notifications and extentions
"PcaSvc" #Disables Program Compatibility Assistant Service
"WPDBusEnum" #Disables Portable Device Enumerator Service
"LicenseManager" #Disable LicenseManager(Windows store may not work properly)
"seclogon" #Disables Secondary Logon(disables other credentials only password will work)
"SysMain" #Disables sysmain
"lmhosts" #Disables TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
"wisvc" #Disables Windows Insider program(Windows Insider will not work)
"FontCache" #Disables Windows font cache
"RetailDemo" #Disables RetailDemo whic is often used when showing your device
"ALG" # Disables Application Layer Gateway Service(Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing)
#"BFE" #Disables Base Filtering Engine (BFE) (is a service that manages firewall and Internet Protocol security)
#"BrokerInfrastructure" #Disables Windows infrastructure service that controls which background tasks can run on the system.
"SCardSvr" #Disables Windows smart card
"EntAppSvc" #Disables enterprise application management.
"BthAvctpSvc" #Disables AVCTP service (if you use Bluetooth Audio Device or Wireless Headphones. then don't disable this)
#"FrameServer" #Disables Windows Camera Frame Server(this allows multiple clients to access video frames from camera devices.)
"Browser" #Disables computer browser
"BthAvctpSvc" #AVCTP service (This is Audio Video Control Transport Protocol service.)
"BDESVC" #Disables bitlocker
"iphlpsvc" #Disables ipv6 but most websites don't use ipv6 they use ipv4
"edgeupdate" # Disables one of edge update service
"MicrosoftEdgeElevationService" # Disables one of edge service
"edgeupdatem" # disbales another one of update service (disables edgeupdatem)
"SEMgrSvc" #Disables Payments and NFC/SE Manager (Manages payments and Near Field Communication (NFC) based secure elements)
#"PNRPsvc" # Disables peer Name Resolution Protocol ( some peer-to-peer and collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function, Discord will still work)
#"p2psvc" # Disbales Peer Name Resolution Protocol(nables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function. Discord will still work)
#"p2pimsvc" # Disables Peer Networking Identity Manager (Peer-to-Peer Grouping services may not function, and some applications, such as HomeGroup and Remote Assistance, may not function correctly.Discord will still work)
"PerfHost" #Disables remote users and 64-bit processes to query performance .
"BcastDVRUserService_48486de" #Disables GameDVR and Broadcast is used for Game Recordings and Live Broadcasts
"CaptureService_48486de" #Disables ptional screen capture functionality for applications that call the Windows.Graphics.Capture API.
"cbdhsvc_48486de" #Disables cbdhsvc_48486de (clipboard service it disables)
"BluetoothUserService_48486de" #disbales BluetoothUserService_48486de (The Bluetooth user service supports proper functionality of Bluetooth features relevant to each user session.)
"WpnService" #Disables WpnService (Push Notifications may not work )
#"StorSvc" #Disables StorSvc (usb external hard drive will not be reconised by windows)
"RtkBtManServ" #Disables Realtek Bluetooth Device Manager Service
"QWAVE" #Disables Quality Windows Audio Video Experience (audio and video might sound worse)
#HP services
"HPAppHelperCap" #Disable HPAppHelperCap(used by hp software; safe to remove)
"HPDiagsCap" #Disable HPDiagsCap(used by hp software; safe to remove)
"HPNetworkCap" #Disable HPNetworkCap(used by hp software; safe to remove)
"HPSysInfoCap" #Disable HPSysInfoCap(used by hp software; safe to remove)
"HpTouchpointAnalyticsService" #Disable HpTouchpointAnalyticsService(used by hp software; safe to remove)
#hyper-v services
"HvHost" #Manages and supports Hyper-V virtualization services
"vmickvpexchange" #Facilitates communication between the host and virtual machines
"vmicguestinterface" #Provides network communication for guest virtual machines
"vmicshutdown" #Allows for proper shutdown coordination between host and virtual machines
"vmicheartbeat" #Monitors the heartbeat status of virtual machines for health monitoring
"vmicvmsession" #Manages sessions between the host and virtual machines
"vmicrdv" #Handles Remote Desktop Virtualization
"vmictimesync" #Ensures time synchronization between the host and virtual machines.
# Dell services can somone with a dell latop conform these are the names?
"SupportAssistAgent" #Automated support and system health monitoring for Dell Computer
"DellUpService" #Manages Dell driver and software updates for Dell Computer
"DataVault" #Provides data protection and management features for Dell computer
"DellCustomerConnect" #Offers promotions and deals for Dell computer
"Dell.Foundation.Agent" #Supports other Dell software functionalities for Dell computer
"nosGetPlusHelper" #Handles software delivery and installation process for Dell computer
#Lenovo can someone with a dell conform these are the names?
"LSCNotify" #Collects data for for Lenovo computer
"LnvAgent" #Provides system updates and support For Lenovo computers
"Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.CompanionApp" # Part of Lenovo Vantage for system management.
"Lenovo.Modern.ImController.PluginHost.Device" # Handles device-related functions in Lenovo Vantage.
"Lenovo.Modern.ImController" #Manages system settings and updates.
"LenovoUtility" #Offers various utility functions for Lenovo devices.
# Services which cannot be disabled
#"WdNisSvc"
)

foreach ($service in $services) {
Write-Output "Trying to disable $service"
Get-Service -Name $service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled
# -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue is so it doesn't write an error to stdout if a service doesn't exist

Write-Host "Setting $service StartupType to disabled"
Get-Service -Name $service -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled

$running = Get-Service -Name $service -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq 'Running'}
if ($running) {
Write-Host "Stopping $service"
Stop-Service -Name $service
}
}