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    [svchost] Watching a video → DComLaunch triggers high CPU usage

    Hello, Occasionally, when watching a video* through Google Chrome, I notice CPU usage goes way up. Resource Monitor shows it's due to a svchost process in charge of "DComLaunch, PlugPlay, Power". For one, Sysinternals' psservice.exe says that the PlugPlay service is...
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    Windows 10 Base Filtering Engine issues... Windows 10 Professional, fully updated 21H2

    About 2 weeks ago, I noticed that the slider switch on my Emsisoft AntiMalware home security, which activates/deactivates the Windows Defender firewall, was in the 'off' position. Thinking it strange, I set it to 'on'. More strange though, as 10 seconds later, it reset itself to 'off'. Further...
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    Service uninstall from server 2012 r2

    I had to install a service after uninstalling the previous version. This requires to first uninstall the current service. By mistake i ran: sc del "service_name" command in cmd instead of uninstalling from control panel. Now I can't repair or remove it . It throws error "the installer was...
  4. Windows 10 Windows 10 Services with Abnormal Names? CaptureService_45415, xxx_45415, etc

    Hi, After updating with the May 2020 update (Windows 10 Professional version 2004), I noticed some services with strange names ending with 4 numbers as shown in the picture attached. It was previously named with another number, but I tried disabling it via Registry, and after restart the...
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    Windows 8 Windows 7: The windows security center service cannot be started?

    so basically what i described above... i tried this solution but the problem is that i don't see the "windows security center" or "security center" options on the services list when i do this! this link describes exactly what is wrong. please help meee! Link Removed
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    Windows 7 Postpone a service starting during the boot

    Hello, I would know if it is possible decide if a service can start automatically as the last. Thanks Federico
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    Windows 7 Help with turn-off services

    Hello, yesterday when i was cleaning my pc from files i misscilck and turned off all services. Today, i can't do anything that uses services, and i can't turn them on. I tried to restore system but it uses service so i can't do IT. Can someone help me? I have admin on my pc. I send some pic but...
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    Windows 7 Windows Audio is not listed in the services and I HAVE NO AUDIO

    For the last 10 hours CONSECUTIVELY I've been downoading multiple dirvers from windows, realtek, and ASUS (Motherboard Provider) and absolutely nothing is working. When listed in the Services there is nothing saying, "Windows Audio", the first one is Windows Backup. Can someone please help me...
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    Windows 7 Intel RST and Windows 7

    Recently I was asked to repair a Dell desktop PC running Windows 7. It had multiple problems, one of which was Windows update didn't work. I suspected corrupt system files. Running system file check did not help, nor did DISM. I looked at the registry and Windows services, but neither were of...
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    Windows 7 Access Denied (Error 5) when trying to start Windows Event Log service

    Thanks in advance for your assistance. I have a weekly requirement to view and clear the Windows Security Logs on my hardened Windows 7 computer. This has been working fine up until last week. When I open up my saved EventViewer.mmc console, I receive the following error: "Event Log Service is...
  11. Windows 8 Software Protection

    Hi folks there's a service called Software protection it eats my CPU it take about 30% of my CPU when it works , and it works when I startup any Office program it may also when I startup my Internet Browser The only solution to solve my problem is to take it .exe from...
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    Windows 10 Slow boot and start-up time

    Hello, I'm new here I just wanted to ask for some help and assistance over the issues I've faced with my laptop. Specs: Processor: Intel Core i5-6220U Ram: 8gb Graphics: Intel HD Graphics Here's my Diagnostic-Performance Events: Boot Performance Monitoring This application took longer than...
  13. Get on the FastTrack to deploy Windows 10

    FastTrack for Windows 10 brings together the tools, resources and prescriptive guidance needed to help customers migrate to Windows 10 with confidence. Customers who use FastTrack for Windows 10 can get access to partner experts committed to helping them discover what is possible with Windows...
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    Windows 10 windows 10 using lots of ram

    Is there a way to keep win 10 from constantly searching for updates other than disabling it's service? I notice tiworker.exe is constantly draining my pc (i'm guessing here) I haven't noticed any other process's using lots of resources.
  15. Windows 8 Windows Store and VWAHost.exe running at startup background, how do I disable it?!

    I have Windows 8.1 Pro installed upgraded recently from Windows 7. Unfortunately I have a problem with the Store app constantly running at startup and it does not go away unless I manually Terminate it from the Task Manager. It seems to be ingrained with my Microsoft Account. Because even...
  16. Windows 10 Error 0x80070002 and 0x80080005: Windows Update doesn't work and its service can be started

    Hi chaps! For the last several months I've been unable to update my Windows 10 installation and use App Store, and I'm not sure if it's related but the only App I have installed (Readiy) doesn't start.The error code given by Windows Update is 0x80080005, and when I try to manually start the...
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    Windows 7 High ram usage/no windows update

    I am having very high ram usage and unable to download any windows updates. I checked the processes and svchost.EXE is running at over 1,400,000k when I check the services running under it they are: ProfSvc MMCSS LanmanServer iphlpsvc gpsvc Bits AeLookupSvc This has been going on for a very...
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    Windows 8 Windows Server Update Services is supported?

    Hi. Guys, does Windows Server Update Services work under windows 8.1? Don't want to spent a big $$$ to run just this service, thanks.
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    Windows 10 Windows 10 is not updating

    I wanted to check on the status of my Win 10 updates so I looked in "settings" "update and security" and clicked on update. Nothing happened, all I get is the endless progression of dots which goes on forever. Stopping and restarting the Windows update services has no effect on this situation...