How to Disable the Desktop Window Manager on Windows 7

Desktop Window Manager Session Manager is a service that renders transparent windows, live task thumbnails, high-resolution monitor support, window layering and much more on your PC. Sometimes this function slows down your computer and you might want to switch it off for a while. In this article, we explain to you how to disable the Desktop Window Manager.

How to Disable the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager on Windows 7

To disable the Desktop Window Manager Session Manager on Widows 7 (if you don't use Aero), follow these steps:

1) Click on the Start button and type servicesc in the search field. Then, press Enter.

2) In the Services window, look for the following entry: Desktop Window Manager Session Manager.

3) Double click on it and set the Startup type as Disabled.

4) Finally, click OK to save changes.

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