How to delete services in Windows?
To remove services on Windows, you can use the following methods:
- Using the command prompt (with administrator privileges):
a. Open the command prompt (press Win + R, type “cmd”, press Enter).
b. In the command prompt, type the following command to list all services:
sc query
c. Find the name of the service you want to delete and note its “SERVICE_NAME”.
d. In the command prompt, type the following command to delete the service:
sc delete service name
(replace “service name” with the actual name of the service to be deleted). - To use the service manager:
a. Press Win + R, type “services.msc”, and press enter to open the service manager.
b. In the service manager window, locate the service you want to delete.
c. Right-click on the service and select “Stop” to stop the service.
d. Right-click on the service again and select “Properties” to open the properties window.
e. In the properties window, click the “Stop” button to ensure the service is stopped.
f. From the “Startup type” dropdown menu, select “Disabled”.
g. Click the “Apply” button, then click the “OK” button to save the changes.
h. Right-click on the service and select “Delete” to remove the service.
Please note that deleting certain important system services may cause the system to become unstable or malfunction. Before deleting any services, make sure you understand their functions and consequences, and backup important data.
