{"id":469595,"date":"2022-07-01T22:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T19:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11\/"},"modified":"2022-07-01T22:00:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T19:00:53","slug":"how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Disable Superfetch on Windows 10 and 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a285fd7b37b6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a285fd7b37b6\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Disable_Superfetch_on_Windows_10_and_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Disable Superfetch on Windows 10 and 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11\/#What_Is_Superfetch_and_How_Does_It_Work\" >What Is Superfetch and How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Disable_Superfetch_SysMain_Graphically_on_Windows_10_and_11\" >Disable Superfetch (SysMain) Graphically on Windows 10 and 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-disable-superfetch-on-windows-10-and-11\/#Turn_Off_Superfetch_SysMain_From_Command-Line_on_Windows_10_and_11\" >Turn Off Superfetch (SysMain) From Command-Line on Windows 10 and 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Disable_Superfetch_on_Windows_10_and_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Disable Superfetch on Windows 10 and 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone wp-image-751196 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-and-10.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 and 10 desktop backgrounds.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Superfetch (known as SysMain in Windows 10 and Windows 11) is a built-in Windows service that preloads your frequently used <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s in the RAM. If you experience sluggish performance on your PC, you may want to turn this feature off. Here\u2019s how to do that.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Superfetch_and_How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>What Is Superfetch and How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Superfetch was introduced with Windows Vista and it\u2019s now known as SysMain on the latest versions of Windows 10 and 11. This Windows service runs in the background and analyzes your PC usage.<\/p>\n<p>Based on your usage, the service determines what apps you\u2019re most likely to use. Then, it preloads those apps in your PC\u2019s RAM so you can open those apps quickly. In other words, this service speeds up the launching of the most used apps on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>While you probably want to keep SuperFetch enabled most of the time, you may want to try disabling it if you\u2019re experiencing extreme sluggishness on your PC. Turning off Superfetch will help <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/670939\/10-quick-steps-to-increase-pc-performance\/\">speed things up a bit.<\/p>\n<p>The process to disable Superfetch is the same for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. Also, you have both graphical and command-line methods to turn off the feature.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Superfetch_SysMain_Graphically_on_Windows_10_and_11\"><\/span>Disable Superfetch (SysMain) Graphically on Windows 10 and 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To turn off Windows\u2019 Superfetch service graphically, use the Services window on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>Get started by opening the \u201cRun\u201d box using Windows+R. Then, type the following in the box and press Enter:<\/p>\n<pre>services.msc<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811048\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1-open-windows-services.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type services.msc and press Enter.\" width=\"570\" height=\"337\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cServices\u201d window, in the right pane, find the entry named \u201cSysMain.\u201d Then right-click this entry and choose \u201cStop.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> To quickly locate \u201cSysMain\u201d on the list, click any entry on the list and start typing \u201csysmain\u201d (without quotes) on your keyboard.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811049\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2-stop-superfetch-sysmain.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"232\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Allow the \u201cService Control\u201d window to stop the service. Then, right-click the same \u201cSysMain\u201d entry and choose \u201cProperties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811050\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3-superfetch-sysmain-properties.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"291\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSysMain Properties\u201d window, click the \u201cStartup Type\u201d drop-down menu and select \u201cDisabled.\u201d Then, at the bottom, click \u201cApply\u201d followed by \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> In the future, to reactivate Superfetch, click the \u201cStartup Type\u201d drop-down menu and choose \u201cAutomatic.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811051\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/4-disable-superfetch-sysmain.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Disable Superfetch on Windows.\" width=\"433\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. Superfetch (SysMain) is now disabled on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_Off_Superfetch_SysMain_From_Command-Line_on_Windows_10_and_11\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Turn Off Superfetch (SysMain) From Command-Line on Windows 10 and 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer a command-line method, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/168896\/10-useful-windows-commands-you-should-know\/\">run a command from Command Prompt to turn Superfetch off.<\/p>\n<p>To do that, first, open the \u201cStart\u201d menu and search for \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d. On the right pane, click \u201cRun as Administrator.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811052\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/5-launch-cmd-as-admin.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Run as Administrator&quot; on the right.\" width=\"650\" height=\"295\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cYes\u201d in the \u201cUser Account Control\u201d prompt.<\/p>\n<p>When the Command Prompt window launches, enter the following command and press Enter:<\/p>\n<pre>sc stop \"SysMain\" &amp; sc config \"SysMain\" start=disabled<\/pre>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-811053\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/6-turn-off-superfetch-sysmain.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn off Superfetch on Windows.\" width=\"650\" height=\"242\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019ve successfully turned off Superfetch (SysMain) on your Windows computer.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, consider learning other ways to speed up your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow PC Running Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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