What is Superfetch in Windows 7?

Windows operating system users 7 who come across a service called Superfetch wonder: What is, why it is necessary and feasible to disable this item? In today's post we will try to give you a detailed answer.

The goal of Superfetch

First we are going to see all the details associated with this element of the system, then we will analyze the situations in which it is important to highlight deactivating it and we will tell you how to do it.

The name of the service in question is translated as “supersampling”, that directly answers the question about the purpose of this component: in general terms, is a data caching service to boost system performance, a kind of software optimization. It works as follows: during user interaction with OS, the service analyzes the launches of the user's programs and components and creates a special configuration file where it saves the data of the applications that are run most frequently. At that time a certain percentage of RAM is used. At the same time, Superfetch is also responsible for some other functions, as an example, to work with swap files or ReadyBoost technology, which enables you to turn a flash drive into an extension of RAM.

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Do I have to disable the super collector?

Superfetch, like many other Windows components 7, is on by default for a reason. The fact is that a running Superfetch service can speed up operating system performance on weak computers at the cost of higher memory consumption., even if it is less. At the same time, Superfetch is able to extend the life of the traditional hard disk, paradoxical as it may seem, since the active Superfetch does not use the disk virtually and reduces the frequency of access to the drive. But if the system is installed on an SSD, so superfetch is useless: SSDs are faster than magnetic drives, so this service does not bring any speed gain. Disabling it frees up some RAM, but not enough to make a big difference.

Then, When is it important to highlight turn off the post in question? The solution is obvious: when there are problems with him, especially high CPU load, that cannot be managed with more benign methods, as an example, cleaning the hard drive. Superfetch can be disabled in two ways: through the environment “Services”. Or through “Command line”..

Note: Disabling Superfetch will affect the availability of ReadyBoost!!

Method 1: service tool.

The easiest option to stop Super SelectThe command "SELECT" is fundamental in SQL, used to query and retrieve data from a database. Allows you to specify columns and tables, filtering results using clauses such as "WHERE" and ordering with "ORDER BY". Its versatility makes it an essential tool for data manipulation and analysis, facilitating the obtaining of specific information efficiently.... is to disable it through Windows Service Manager 7. The procedure follows this algorithm:

1. Use the key combination Win + R To access the interface “To run”.. Enter the parameter in the text line services.msc and press “AGREE”..
2. In the list of items in the Service Manager, look for the item “Superfetch”. and double click on it LKM.
3. To deactivate the super selection in the menu “Start type”. Select an option. “Disconnect”.and then use the button “To”.. Use the buttons to apply the changes. “Request”. and “AGREE”..
4. Restart your computer.

This procedure will disable both the Superfetch and the autorun service, thus disabling the element completely.

Method 2: “Command line”.

It is not always feasible to invoke the Windows service manager 7, as an example, if the OS version is Starter Edition. Fortunately, there is no task in Windows that cannot be solved using “Command line”. – It will also help us close the super collector.

1. Go to the console with administrator privileges: abra “Starts”. – “All applications” – “Standard”and you will find it there. “Symbol of the system”., click on it with the PCM and select the option “Execute as an administrator”..
2. After starting the items interface, enter the following command:

   sc config SysMain start= disabled

   Verify that the parameter has been entered correctly and press Entered.

3. To save the new settings, reboot the machine.

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What to do if the service does not disconnect

The above methods are not always effective: super select is not disconnected via service management or via command. For this case, you will have to manually change some 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.... in the system registry.

1. Invoke “Registry editor”. – this is where the window comes in handy again. “To run”.in which you must enter the command regedit.
2. Expand the directory tree to the next address:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/CurrentControlSet/Control/Session Manager/Memory Management/PrefetchParameters

   Find there the key called “EnableSuperfetch” and double click the left mouse button.

3. To totally disable it, enter the value 0and then press “AGREE”. and restart the computer.

Conclution:

We have discussed in detail the peculiarities of the Superfetch service in Windows 7, we have given methods to disable it in critical situations and the response if the methods were ineffective. As a final reminder, software optimization is never a substitute for updating computer components, so don't trust her too much.

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