How to Lower Windows Processes

This article walks you through our recommended method for lowering unnecessary Windows background processes. If you want the full step by step tutorial, use the video linked below.

Watch the Full Guide

You can follow the complete walkthrough here:


What This Guide Covers

This guide is focused on reducing the number of unnecessary background processes running on your system. Windows often starts extra apps, services, and tasks that may not be needed for a performance-focused setup.

In the full video, you’ll be shown how to identify and reduce this background activity to help your system feel cleaner, lighter, and more responsive.

Why Lowering Background Processes Matters

The more unnecessary processes running in the background, the more system resources are being used without directly benefiting performance. This can increase RAM usage, add CPU overhead, and create more background activity than needed.

Lowering unnecessary Windows processes can help with:

  • Improved system responsiveness

  • Reduced background resource usage

  • Cleaner startup behavior

  • Better performance consistency during gaming and everyday use

Before You Begin

Not every Windows process should be disabled or removed. Some are essential for system stability, device functionality, and core Windows features.

Before making changes, make sure you understand what each adjustment does. If you are unsure about a setting, leave it unchanged until you have confirmed it is safe for your setup.

We also strongly recommend creating a backup before making major system changes. See our EXM Backup Guide for instructions before continuing.

Who This Is For

This guide is best for users who want a more streamlined Windows environment and are comfortable making performance-focused changes to their system.

If you are new to tweaking, take your time and go step by step through the video rather than changing multiple things at once.


Need Help?

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