Uninstall a service in Windows 10

Services are special applications that run in the background and perform various functions, how to update, provide security and networks, enable multimedia capabilities and many others. The services can be integrated into the operating system or can be installed from the outside by means of drivers or software packages or, in some cases, via virus. In this post, we will tell you how to uninstall a service in "Ten".

Elimination of services

The need to perform this procedure often arises when certain programs that add their services to the system are incorrectly uninstalled.. Are “colas” can create conflicts, cause various errors or continue its work by taking actions that lead to changes in the parametersThe "parameters" are variables or criteria that are used to define, measure or evaluate a phenomenon or system. In various fields such as statistics, Computer Science and Scientific Research, Parameters are critical to establishing norms and standards that guide data analysis and interpretation. Their proper selection and handling are crucial to obtain accurate and relevant results in any study or project.... or operating system files. Often, these services appear during a virus attack and remain on disk after the pest is removed. Then, we will consider two alternatives to eliminate them.

Method 1: “Command line”.

Under normal circumstances, you can fix the task in question using the console utility sc.exewhich is designed to manage system services. To give you the correct command, you must first find out the name of the service.

1. Access the system search by clicking the magnifying glass icon next to “Starts”.. Start writing the word “Services”.and after the render appears, go to classic app with appropriate name.
2. Find the destination service in the list and double click on its name.
3. The name is at the top of the window. Is already highlighted, so you can copy the string to clipboard.
4. If the service is running, must stop. Sometimes this is not feasible, in which case you just have to move on to the next step.
5. Close all the windows and run “Symbol of the system”. as administrator.

   Read more: Open the command line in Windows 10

6. Enter an uninstall command with sc.exe and then press WALK INTO.

   sc delete**El comando "DELETE" en bases de datos** El comando "DELETE" es fundamental en el manejo de bases de datos, ya que permite eliminar registros específicos de una tabla. Su uso debe ser cuidadoso, ya que, una vez ejecutado, los datos eliminados no se pueden recuperar fácilmente. Al emplear "DELETE", es recomendable utilizar condiciones adecuadas mediante la cláusula "WHERE" para evitar la eliminación accidental de información crucial.... PSEXESVC

   PSEXESVC – Service name, that we copy in step 3. You can paste it into the console by right clicking on it. The respective message on the console will indicate that the operation has been carried out successfully.

This completes the removal procedure. Changes will take effect after the system reboots.

Method 2: Log files and service

There are situations in which it is not feasible to delete a service with the above method: the absence of it in the Services add-on or the failure of the operation in the console. Here we can manually delete both the file itself and its mention in the system registry.

1. We return to the search for the system, but this time we write “Record”. and open the editor.
2. Go to the branch

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServices

   Look for a folder with the same name as our service.

3. We are looking at a parameter

   ImagePath

   Contains the path of the service file (% SystemRoot%. – is a variableIn statistics and mathematics, a "variable" is a symbol that represents a value that can change or vary. There are different types of variables, and qualitative, that describe non-numerical characteristics, and quantitative, representing numerical quantities. Variables are fundamental in experiments and studies, since they allow the analysis of relationships and patterns between different elements, facilitating the understanding of complex phenomena.... of the environment that specifies the path to the folder «Windows»In other words. «C:Windows». In your case, the drive letter may be different).

   Read also: Environment variables in Windows 10

4. Go to this address and delete the respective file (PSEXESVC.exe).

   If the file is not deleted, try to delete it in “Safe Mode”.and in case of breakdown, check the post in the following link. Also read their comments: there is another non-standard way.

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   How to enter safe mode in Windows 10
   Delete unrecoverable files from hard drive

   If a file does not appear in the specified path, can have an attribute “Hidden”. me “Systemic”.. To show these resources press the button “Choices”. in the tab “Vista”. from any directory menu and select “Change folder and search settings”.

   Here in the section “Vista”. Uncheck the box next to the item that hides system files and toggle to show hidden folders. Click on “Request”..

5. After the file is deleted, or not found (often happens), or the path to the file is not specified, go back to the registry editor and delete the whole folder with the service name (Click on “Delete”.).

   The system will ask us if we really want to carry out this procedure. Confirm.

6. Restart your computer.

Conclution:

Some services and their files reappear after removing and restarting them. This indicates that they were created automatically by the system itself or that there is an active virus. If an infection is suspected, check your PC with special antivirus utilities or, even better, contact a dedicated resource specialist.

More information: Fight against computer viruses

Before uninstalling a service, make sure it is not a system service, since its absence can significantly affect the performance of Windows or cause it to crash completely.

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