Windows 11 ships with a maze of background services: some are essential, some are convenience features, and a surprising number quietly collect data or spin CPU and disk cycles while you work. A recent practical guide singled out a small set of these services as safe targets for trimming —...
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diagnostichostdiagnostic policy service
diagnostics and feedback
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geolocation
group policy
optimize drives
performance
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print spooler
privacy
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telemetry
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