The function of Superfetch service in Windows 10 device is to guess the apps you might be going to use, and it loads their related information and files into memory. But it shall also make the speed of your computer slow. If you think that your device started processing slow as compared to earlier, then disabling Superfetch can let you speed up your device.
The method of disabling Superfetch by Windows Services
Fortunately, the Superfetch feature shall be enabled or disabled by the Windows Services interface.
Follow the given below points carefully for disabling Superfetch by Windows Services.
- Firstly, put the combination of Windows+R buttons from the keyboard.
- Then, write ‘services.msc’ in the given area.
- After that, press on OK.
- Next, search for Superfetch. It shall be towards the right portion of your window in the services list.
- Then, do a right-click on Superfetch.
- Next, choose Stop.
- After that, you need to do a right-click on Superfetch.
- Then, press on Properties.
- Next, choose the Startup type pull-down menu.
- After that, choose Disabled.
- Then, choose Apply.
- Next, choose ‘OK.’
- Lastly, note that Superfetch has been disabled. For enabling it again, follow the above-mentioned points one more time, but this time you should select ‘Automatic’ as the Startup type value.
The method of disabling Superfetch from the Registry
View the given below instructions for disabling Superfetch from the Registry.
An important thing to remember is that you can turn off SuperFetch in your device registry of Windows 10 by just changing the EnableSuperfetch value.
- Firstly, put the combination of Windows+R button on your keyboard.
Then, note that a Window Run dialog shall be displayed, generally placed towards the end.
- Next, write regedit in the given area.
- After that, press on OK.
- Then, press on ‘Yes.’
- Next, tap on the arrow that has been placed after to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE this option. This option shall be towards the left-hand side menu pane for expanding its contents.
You require doing the same for the given folders as well as options, in the given way and pattern:
- Firstly, press on System.
- Then, press on CurrentControlSet.
- After that, press on Control.
- Next, tap on Session Manager.
- Then, press on MemoryManagement.
- After that, choose PrefetchParameters.
- Then, you need to do double-click on the EnableSuperfetch.
- Next, put 0 in the Value data area place.
Note: Superfetch can be easily enabled whenever you want, by changing the value to 3.
- After that, press OK.
- Then, press on File.
- Lastly, do the Exit.
Note that Superfetch has been disabled finally.
Emily Johnson is a Mcafee product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as mcafee.com/activate.
Superfetch is a Windows feature that preloads frequently used applications into memory for faster access. However, it may cause performance issues on some systems. To disable SysMain, open Services, find SysMain, right-click and select Properties, set Startup type to Disabled, and click Stop.
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