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How to Disable Superfetch on Windows 10
Don't let this Windows service adversely affect your computer's performance
By Scott Orgera Scott Orgera Writer Scott Orgera is a former Lifewire writer covering tech since 2007. He has 25+ years' experience as a programmer and QA leader, and holds several Microsoft certifications including MCSE, MCP+I, and MOUS. He is also A+ certified. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 23, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide What to Know
Press Windows key+R, enter services.msc. Right-click Superfetch > Stop, right-click Superfetch > Properties > Startup type > Disabled.Use Registry: Press Windows key+R, enter regedit. Expand contents, select PrefetchParameters, double-click EnableSuperfetch, enter 0.If you disabled Superfetch but still experience slowness caused by high disk usage, try diagnostics tracking or search indexing. This article explains how to disable the Windows 10 Superfetch service if you believe it's making your PC sluggish and slow to react. Lightcome / iStock / Getty Images Plus How to Disable Superfetch via Windows Services
The Superfetch feature can be toggled on and off through the Windows Services interface. Press Windows key+R. The Windows Run dialog should now be visible, usually located in the lower-left corner of your screen. Type services.msc in the field provided, then select OK. The Services interface should appear, overlaying your desktop and open application windows. Locate Superfetch, found on the right side of the window within the alphabetized services list. Right-click Superfetch, then select Stop. A Service Control dialog containing a progress bar will now appear as Windows attempts to stop the Superfetch service. This may take a while, so be patient. Right-click Superfetch, then select Properties. Select the Startup type drop-down menu and select Disabled. Select Apply, then select OK. Superfetch is now disabled. To re-enable it at any time, repeat the steps above, but choose Automatic as the Startup type value. How to Disable Superfetch Through the Registry
You can also disable SuperFetch in the Windows 10 registry by modifying the EnableSuperfetch value. Press the following keyboard shortcut combination: Windows key+R The Windows Run dialog should now be visible, usually located in the lower-left corner of your screen. Enter regedit in the field provided and then click OK. A User Account Control dialog should now be displayed, asking if you want to allow the Registry Editor app to make changes to your device. Select Yes. The Windows Registry Editor should now be displayed. Click the arrow next to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, located in the left menu pane, to expand its contents. Do the same for the following folders and options, in this order: SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Control > Session Manager > MemoryManagement. Select PrefetchParameters. A list of values and their corresponding settings should now be displayed on the right side of the Registry Editor interface. Double-click EnableSuperfetch. Enter 0 in the Value data field. Superfetch can be re-enabled at any point by changing this value to 3. Select OK. Select File > Exit from the Registry Editor menu. Superfetch should now be disabled. What Is Superfetch
The Windows 10 Superfetch service is supposed to guess which applications you may opt to use, then load their corresponding data and necessary files into memory beforehand, but it can end up slowing your PC to a crawl instead. If you believe your PC is sluggish and not reacting as quickly as you’d expect, disabling Superfetch could help speed things up.
Other Ways to Fix High Disk Usage Problems
If you’ve disabled Superfetch but are still experiencing slowness issues caused by high disk usage or other resource-related problems, one or more of the following can be the culprit. Diagnostics tracking: This built-in feature collects data about your PC's configuration as well as any issues Windows may encounter, sending it all to Microsoft to help improve future versions of the operating system.Search indexing: All files and folders stored on your hard drive are indexed by Windows, making it easier and quicker to search for a specific title, type, or even for individual contents within a file.Windows Tips: You may notice that tips or suggestions appear at different points while using Windows. While helpful, these originate from an application that is constantly running in the background and could utilize valuable resources.Malware: A common cause of PC slowness and crashes, viruses and other types of malware can wreak havoc on disk usage, CPU cycles and more. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable Cortana in Windows 10 How to Stop the Automatic Installation of Suggested Windows 11 Apps How to Remove Write Protection on Windows 10, 8, and 7 What to Do When Windows 11 Doesn't Support a Processor How to Enable or Disable the Administrator Account in Windows How to Disable Taskbar Button Grouping in Windows How to Remove Write Protection on a Micro SD Card How to Disable AutoRun and AutoPlay for External Devices How to Find a Windows 11 Product Key How to Access the Windows 10 Startup Folder How to Fix an IPv6 No Network Access Error How to Add Programs to Startup in Windows 10 How to Open Registry Editor in Windows How to Disable the Windows XP Splash Screen Using MSConfig What Is a Service? (Definition of a Windows Service) How to Fix Broken Registry Items in Windows 11 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies