There are multiple Windows services that are typically not useful in a Horizon environment and can be disabled to reduce desktop resource requirements. These services, a sample of which is listed in this section, can be disabled using the Windows Services MMC plugin. A description of each of these services is provided in the Services MMC plugin:
- Diagnostic Policy Service
- IP Helper
- Network Location Awareness
- Security Center
- Shell Hardware Detection
- SSDP Discovery
- SuperFetch (disable only when using non-persistent desktops; additional information about SuperFetch follows this section)
- Telephony
- Themes
- Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service
- Windows Defender Service (disable only when using alternative antivirus or anti-malware platforms)
- Windows Audio
- Windows Connect Now (Config Registrar; Windows 8.1 and newer only)
- Windows Update (optional for full clones; it should be disabled in linked and instant clones)
- WLAN AutoConfig
- WWAN AutoConfig
For a more detailed list of Windows services and configuration options, consult the Windows 8.1 Service Configurations and Windows 10 Service Configurations guides at www.blackviper.com.