Safely Fix Too Many Background Processes in Windows 10

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Safely Fix Too Many Background Processes in Windows 10 - Tried and tested methods to get rid of useless background processes in Windows 10.

Having too many background processes running on your Windows 10 system can slow down your computer and affect its performance. Here are some effective solutions to help you reduce unnecessary background processes and improve your system's speed.

How to Fix Too Many Background Processes in Windows 10?​

1. Use Task Scheduler​

• Click on the Start Menu button (Windows flag) and type Task.
• Select Task Scheduler on...

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• To safely reduce too many background processesin Windows 10:
  
  
  

  1. Disable Unnecessary Startup Apps​

  • Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Task Manager → Startup tab → Disable unwanted apps.
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  2. End Unneeded Processes​

  • Task Manager → Processes tab → Right-click unnecessary tasks → End task (Only non-system tasks!).
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  3. Disable Background Apps​

  • Win + I → Privacy → Background apps → Turn off unused apps.
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  4. Adjust Services​

  • Win + R, type services.msc, disable unnecessary services (e.g., SysMain, Windows Search) but avoid critical system services.
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  5. Uninstall Bloatware​

  • Win + I → Apps → Uninstall unnecessary programs.
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  6. Use a Lightweight Antivirus​

  • Avoid resource-heavy antivirus; Windows Defender is usually enough.
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  7. Update Drivers & Windows​

  • Outdated drivers can cause high CPU/memory usage.
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  8. Perform a Clean Boot (if needed)​

  • Win + R → Type msconfig → Services tab → Check Hide all Microsoft services → Disable non-essential ones.
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  Need help identifying which processes to disable?