Your company's CFO has sent you a simple email with a "small request" that he needs a complete inventory of computers in your company, including the location of computers and

software installed on each computer. To the end of the week. This is necessary for the following reason (select one or more).

• Now is the time to plan your budget for next year, and you need to determine the amount of funds allocated for software licensing.
• A Software Audit Notice has been received and now you need to prove compliance by providing information on the sufficient number of licenses for a specific product.
• The CEO has instructed to lower IT infrastructure costs, and he believes that application standardization is one way to achieve that goal.

What are you going to do?

IT Asset Management has evolved over the past ten years, with organizations now focusing on effective software asset management. The main reason for this is that software is now a significantly larger capital investment than before, and there is a need to pay attention to growing security, policy and legal issues. The possibility of non-compliance and the need to pay large fees or fines on a true-up basis further increased the need for precise license management.

Large organizations typically use tools and resources to manage software. These tools are often large end-to-end solutions designed not only for tracking hardware and software resources, but also for managing software installation on workstations, monitoring performance, and other production functions. What is left for organizations that cannot use such solutions or lack the resources and experience to implement and manage such complex solutions?

Meeting the needs of both large and small businesses has been one of the main ideas behind the program as a service (SaaS) concept. Microsoft's Software plus Services strategy is joining forces to develop service-based solutions to effectively manage software assets. One of the first such services, the Microsoft® Asset Inventory Service, will be released to Software Assurance customers as part of the Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance later this year.

The Asset Inventory Service (AIS), shown in Fig. 1 is an easy-to-deploy and easy-to-use hosted service for collecting information about software installed on computers in an organization. This information is accessed through browser reports, and the next version of the service plans to include the ability to analyze Microsoft Volume Licensing deployments.

Rice. 1 Microsoft Asset Inventory Service

The nature of online services

What are the reasons for using an interactive solution? There are several good reasons, including immediate availability of updates and new versions, ease of implementation, and reduced deployment and management costs.

Online services are dynamic: like a web page, content and functionality can be continually updated by providers to improve the user experience and reflect ongoing technology changes. This provides an exceptional level of flexibility and allows software vendors to provide the most advanced features, solutions, and knowledge that enable administrators to manage their desktops far ahead of the curve.

The advantage of online services is that they are universally available. Modern IT environments can range from fully networked computers with direct connections to network resources to remote users and branch offices accessing resources over the Internet from a wide variety of locations. Throw in mobile users, who almost always connect to your network via web-based mailers, and taking a full inventory of your company's IT assets becomes a daunting task. This has historically been a major problem with inventory tools, especially on-premises solutions that lacked support for remote / offline cases.

However, most, if not all of your computers have Internet connectivity, so you can use online services to manage them without taking special steps to provide access to your own client / server solutions. The service is accessed through a secure Internet connection for management functions, so computers with your managed account can be managed from anywhere with Internet access.

Deployment is straightforward; all you need to do is create an online account to get started. You don't need servers for your environment or investment in new network infrastructure and software platforms. All this means reduced investment and administrative costs. Technical support is also simplified because the organization does not need to worry about maintenance and upgrades as new versions of the service are now part of a service agreement.

Service usage

Contributing to the development of a networked community

The Asset Inventory Service and System Center Online help develop a successful community of users who can influence the evolution of online services. The software catalog (wiki style) is a great example of what the user community can contribute; service users can provide suggestions, corrections, and advice.

In the future, the catalog itself can also be a valuable resource for end users exploring options for purchasing software. The service can collect a variety of anonymous statistics to determine the rate of implementation of software and hardware; the information collected will be useful to end users involved in this work.

The community will also determine the overall focus of the service by providing feedback on priority areas to address specific business needs.

To provide online desktop management services, the Microsoft System Center Online team is expanding a platform that will not only provide short-term support for the Asset Inventory Service, but also future services. The service is designed with security, scalability and reliability in mind. AIS is a complete hosted solution with all servers located in Microsoft computer centers. To deploy the solution, clients need to install a small program on all client computers that must be included in managed inventory.

The Asset Inventory Service is managed by the professionals responsible for running Microsoft.com. It is a multi-owner web application that uses web services to maintain the privacy and security of individual users; a combination of client and web applications is used to store client data. Agents running on the client site upload the software inventory to the Microsoft IIS web service. Mutually authenticated SSL protects client data, client-to-service communication, and the AIS website; the site uses SQL Server ™ for storage.

Users log on to the service to manage accounts and view reports using their Windows Live ™ ID accounts. The client site also uses SSL to protect client data, and uses SQL Server Reporting Services for reporting. The SQL Server databases are mirrored and load balancing is used for Web site high availability. In addition, the inventory data is split into scalable chunks for even greater availability.

The Asset Inventory Service is subscribed to by purchasing licenses for the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack under your Microsoft Volume Licensing Agreement. You can then activate your Asset Inventory Service subscription from the Microsoft Volume Licensing services website at licensing.microsoft.com. A valid Windows Live ID is required to successfully authenticate and register with the AIS.

During activation, the License Administrator assigns the Asset Inventory Service Subscription Administrator by specifying a Windows Live ID. The Subscription Administrator registers with the AIS using a Windows Live ID and completes the AIS activation process. The administrator can then add other users to the service by specifying their Windows Live ID.

Inventory agent

The client, installed on all computers, is a small, easy-to-deploy agent packaged as a Windows® Installer (MSI) package. Downloading the agent installer and managing the client deployment is done from the online service. (Figure 2 shows the management and support interface.) The agent works similar to the Windows Update Agent in that it also communicates regularly with the System Center Online servers. The purpose of this is to update the inventory profile at a specific frequency and update itself when a newer version of the agent is available.

Rice. 2 Account Management and Client Deployment

The inventory is scheduled to run automatically, no user intervention is required. It is also possible to run inventory manually if necessary. The first time an agent contacts a service, the credentials of a public key infrastructure (PKI) certificate are used to provide a user ID to the service and create a unique ID for the computer running the agent. The agent itself, which runs only on a schedule, does not require user intervention, so it requires a minimum amount of resources and runs in the background. The size of the downloaded files is small to avoid spikes in network traffic.

The inventory process itself is simple and efficient. The agent searches the registry entries, MSI database, and other sources for installation information, as opposed to traditional management systems that degrade user productivity by searching for and resolving all executable files on the computer. This process returns software inventory data with friendly names and metadata to identify and classify items so that they can be used in various license management activities.

Reporting services

After the inventory data is loaded, it is identified and cataloged in preparation for displaying the data in reports. The inventory data is mapped to a central software catalog, which categorizes the data. This is one of the most important features of the service: the inventory data of all clients provides unique signatures to the central software catalog. The Microsoft development team validates non-confidential and unclassified software signatures and, using a structured taxonomy of software categories and families, classifies the applications represented by the signatures according to their type and function. The purpose of these categories is to provide reports with a higher level of awareness, allowing users to quickly select the types of software they want, such as anti-virus applications only.

Software signatures are also used to consolidate the data displayed in reports. For example, there might be multiple versions of the publisher name — one application might report the publisher name as Contoso Software, and another as Contoso, so there might be two names in the report. Consolidating the names of publishers and applications improves the accuracy of reporting on these criteria and the value of the displayed data.

After the user selects the desired dataset using filters and groups, the report content can be exported to various supported formats using SQL Server Reporting Services, including CSV files, Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel® tables, and PDF files (see Figure 3). This allows you to perform additional external analysis and processing or use the report as input for other enterprise management systems.

Rice. 3 Inventory report

A future feature of the service will improve the way Microsoft licenses are handled, greatly simplifying the process for users. Users will be given the option to download pairs of Volume License Agreements, which will then be used to retrieve license types from the Microsoft Customer License Information Store. This license rights information will then be used to generate a report that contains information about all installed licensed Microsoft software and the number of qualifying licenses.

Using the product ID, which is also obtained during inventory, the installed software can be categorized by channel: volume license, retail license, and OEM license. This functionality is planned to be included in the next version of the Asset Inventory Service.

Perspectives

The Asset Inventory Service is the first product in System Center Online, but by no means the last. As mentioned earlier, the System Center Online group has a long-term goal of providing comprehensive desktop management services that are fully available as an online service.

Potential products currently under consideration include IT asset management for hardware and software inventory and tracking, software distribution and release with similar capabilities to Windows software update services over the Internet, and hybrid online / local services. It is also investigating the feasibility of other desktop management services in this type of situation.

For more information on the Microsoft Asset Inventory Service, visit

Some users have observed some kind of error on their computer in the form of a system message. Find out what this error is and how to fix it in the article below.

To understand why this error appears, you first need to establish what kind of program is causing it. You can find out the path to the program by clicking on the Program Information link located at the bottom of the error window.

As you can see from the error itself, it occurs due to the partial incompatibility of the program with the Windows operating system.

What to do if the program is incompatible with Windows. In this case, you can use the launch of the program in compatibility mode with a particular operating system.

To run the program in compatibility mode, right-click on the program's shortcut and select Properties.

In the properties window go to the tab Compatibility and check the box next to Run the program in compatibility mode .

You can also set the privilege level to run this program as an administrator.

Another reason the error may appear is that the so-called Online Service Discovery service is running.

How to disable online services

To disable online services on the computer, click Control Panel → Administration → Services(even easier - Start→ in the search bar enter Services).

In Windows Services, search for. Double click on this service -> in the line Launch type choose Manually , and in the section State click Stop .

Alternatively, you can reinstall the program. Perhaps earlier it was installed incorrectly, as a result of which an error appeared. The program running on this computer is trying to display a message. Or due to an incorrect program update.

Hello dear readers, today I would like to talk:

1. O Windows services what it is, what it is for and which ones are responsible for what.

2.And how can you improve the speed of your computer?

So what are these Windows services?

Services- applications that are automatically or manually launched by the system when Windows starts and run various tasks regardless of the user's status.

Open the list of services in several ways:

1. While holding down the windows button, press R, a window will open, enter services.msc there

2. Start> Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Services

3. Start> right click on my computer> Manage> Services and Applications> Services

As you can see, there are a lot of them in Windows and after downloading, you can familiarize yourself what services exist and what each of them is responsible for.

Since services are applications, they therefore run and use some of the computer's resources. you can improve its performance. Let's see what you can disable.

What services can be disabled in Windows 7, 8

I did not make a list of those services that can be disabled, tk. many services are individual. I just tried to describe each service and in what situations they can be disabled. If you need to disconnect something thoughtlessly, then just use it.

* BranchCache - The service caches online content. If you do not use your home network, you can disable it altogether.

* DHCP client - If you use the Internet, do not touch in any case. It is this service that assigns you an ip address.

* DNS client — Also a necessary service for using the Internet. Works with your DNS (serves for the right directions).

* KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator - system function of transactions. We leave it in the same way.

* Microsoft .NET Framework - We leave all such services as they are. They are used for the normal operation of most applications.

* Parental Controls - Service for parental control. If not using, you can disable it.

* Plug-and-Play - serves for automatic recognition of changes in the system. For example, when you connect a USB flash drive, this service wakes up ... So we leave it as it is.

* Quality Windows Audio Video Experience - transmission of audio and video over the network in real time. It is not needed only if there is no network (or Internet), in other cases we leave it.

* Remote Desktop Configuration - For remote desktop. If you do not use remote connections, disable it.

* Superfetch - A useful function that works with the cache. Speeds up Windows, so let's leave.

* Windows Audio - Controls the sound. If you do not need a sound, turn it off. In other cases, we leave it.

* Windows CardSpace - unnecessary and insecure service. For this, we turn it off.

* Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework - for normal operation of the drivers, do not touch. Let it remain as it is.

* Windows Search - Indexing files for search. If you do not use it and there is time to wait until the file is found, then disable it. On ssd, be sure to disable it!

* WMI Performance Adapter - needed for services requiring wmi, set manually. If some applications are needed, they will launch themselves)

* WWAN Auto Config - service for using mobile internet. If you use a usb modem, SIM card in your laptop, then do not disconnect.

* Offline files - helps to work offline with inaccessible files that were loaded before. We put it manually.

* Network Access Protection Agent - We put it manually, because if necessary, the service will start if some program asks for the necessary information.

* AIPsec Policy Gent - Needed if there is a network and the Internet.

* Adaptive brightness control - We leave if there is a light sensor.

* Windows Backup - Disconnect if not in use. But it's better to read about archiving in windows, you never know, you will use it.

* Windows Biometric Service - only needed when using biometric devices. In other cases, disable it.

* Windows Firewall - To be honest, I always turn it off. There is nothing to steal from me) And if they encrypt the data, I will restore it) But I would advise you to get, for example, a Kaspersky Internet security, which has both an antivirus and a firewall. And turn this off nafig, tk. it sometimes blocks what is not needed) In general, it monitors the security of your computer and closes ports so that thieves cannot get into your computer)

* Computer browser — No need for a home network. Manually.

* Web client - Tedious if there is no internet. Serves for working with files on the Internet. We leave.

* Virtual disk - Service for working with storage devices. We put it manually.

* IP Helper Service - Works with protocol version 6. I always disable it myself, so you can disable the service altogether.

* Secondary login - Set manually, because some games or programs will turn it on as needed.

* Grouping network participants - Needed for a home group. Set manually, you never know you need ...

* Disk Defragmenter - In principle, it does not interfere. You can leave it on or off. If you disable it, I recommend doing it once a month. And for ssd disks, disable it altogether!

* Remote Access Automatic Connection Manager - We put it manually. Needed for remote connections.

* Print Manager - Needed if you have something to print from. In other cases, disable it.

* Remote Access Connection Manager - manually. Once I disconnected it altogether and could not create a connection. So it's better by hand.

* Desktop Window Manager Session Manager - If you are not using transparency from Aero, then you can turn it off, it will give a big boost.

* Network Participant Identity Manager - Better to put it manually.

* Credential Manager - Better by hand. Stores your data, such as usernames and passwords.

* Security Accounts Manager - Better to leave it as it is. If you disable this service, then all changes in the local security policy will be lost.

* Access to HID devices - Access to shortcut keys. Disable, if some combinations stop working, then put it back.

* Windows Event Log - records all events. A useful tool for the advanced user. It is impossible to disable it.

* Performance Logs and Alerts - system service, leave it as it is.

* Software Protection - also the system service, we leave it as it is.

* Windows Defender - Spyware and malware protection. Install a normal antivirus and disable this service.

* CNG Key Isolation - Manually.

* Windows Management Instrumentation - System service, without it, some applications may not work correctly, so it is better to leave.

* Application Compatibility Information - A useful thing, it helps start applications that refuse to work on your OS. We put it manually.

* Group Policy Client - We leave. Responsible for security policy settings.

* Changed Links Tracking Client - Tracking ntfs files is unnecessary. Disable.

* Distributed Transaction Coordinator - We put it manually.

* Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache - We put it manually. Applications will launch it if necessary.

* SNMP Trap - Some programs will collect information about you. So disconnect.

* Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator - Manually, if necessary, applications will launch it.

* Routing and Remote Access - Need not. Disable.

* IPsec Key Modules for Internet Key Exchange and Authenticated IP - Not needed, but better by hand.

* DCOM Server Process Launcher - System service, leave it as it is.

* NetBIOS over TCP / IP Helper - If there are no other computers on the network, then manually.

* Windows Immediate Connections - Configuration Recorder - Manually.

* SSDP Discovery - Leave it as it is. Required for new devices.

* Discovery of online services - Manually.

* Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) - Not needed if you are not sharing your internet on network connections.

* Determination of enclosure hardware - required for the autorun disk or flash drive dialog box. Whoever is comfortable, most need it. I left.

* The core TPM services are - Only needed to use TMP and / or BitLocker chips.

* Remote Desktop Services User Mode Port Forwarder - If you are not using remote connections, then it is not necessary. Better to put it manually.

*NSPnP-X IP Bus Enumerator - Better to put it manually.

* Nutrition - Doesn't turn off. We leave.

* Task Scheduler - It is advisable to leave it as it is, because now many programs use it.

* Media class planner - We leave for whom the sound is important.

* Support for the Problem Reports and Resolutions Control Panel item - Manually.

* Smart Card Removal Policy - for smart card users, it is better to manually.

* Homegroup provider - For home groups use. Better by hand.

* Wired Auto Tuning - Manually.

* Software Shadow Copy Provider (Microsoft) - Manually.

* Homegroup listener - Manually.

* PNRP protocol - We also leave it manually. Some applications can use the service.

* Feature Discovery Resources Publishing - Needed if you want to show your files to other computers over the network. If you don't want to, then manually or disable it.

* Work station - it is better to leave, tk. some applications use this service.

* Certificate Distribution - Better by hand.

* Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) - Manually.

* Windows Event Collector - Manually.

* Application Details - Manually.

* Server - If the computer is not used as a server or does not use file and printer sharing, then disable it.

* Stream Sequencing Server - Disable if there is no home group.

* Network Login - Manually.

* Network connections - Leave it as it is. If there is no network or Internet, you can turn it off.

* COM + Event System - set manually. Applications that depend on this service will start it themselves if necessary.

* COM + System Application - Also manually.

* SSTP Service - We leave it as it is, we need a service if there is Internet on the computer.

* WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto Discovery Service - If you need the Internet, then leave it as it is.

* WLAN Auto Configuration Service - service for wireless networks. Accordingly, if they are not there, it is not needed.

* Basic Filtering Service - on the one hand, it is not needed (unless security is needed), but on the other hand, some programs may generate errors. So let's leave.

* Tablet PC Input Service - if the screen is not touch, then it is not needed.

* Windows Time Service - needed to synchronize time with the Internet.

* Windows Image Download Service (WIA) - You only need a service if you have a scanner. She is responsible for obtaining images from scanners and cameras.

* Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service - We put it manually, if the programs need it, they will launch it themselves.

* Network Save Interface Service - Needed for normal network operation.

* Windows Font Cache Service - serves to improve performance, caches fonts and does not waste time downloading.

* WITHLuzhba of the Media Center set-top box - If you are not using any prefixes, it is not needed.

* Block Level Archiving Engine Service - We put it manually. If a backup or restore is needed, the service will start itself.

* Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service - Disabled by default. Needed if only Net.Tcp protocol is needed.

* Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service - Manually. It will be needed, it will turn on.

* Portable Device Enumerator Service - Serves to synchronize music, videos, etc. with removable media. I would put it manually. This is not always necessary.

* Windows Media Center Scheduler Service - It is necessary if you only watch programs in Windows Media Player.

* Bluetooth Support - Needed if there is Bluetooth.

* Diagnostic Policy Service - Needed to diagnose problems ... To be honest, she rarely helps. Therefore, you can experiment by disabling it. If necessary, turn it on.

* Program Compatibility Assistant Service - the service is needed to run programs that is incompatible with your OS. If not, set it manually.

* User Profile Service - Better to leave. It works with computer user profiles.

* PNRP Computer Name Publishing Service - Needed for home groups.

* Windows Error Logging Service - Logs errors. Better to put it manually.

* Windows Media Center Receiver Service - to watch TV and radio programs in the player.

* Connected Network Awareness Service - It is better to leave it as it is for normal network operation.

* Network List Service - It is also better to leave.

* SPP Notification Service - For licensing. Leave manually.

* System Event Notification Service - If you are not going to watch Windows messages, then you do not need it.

* Windows Remote Management Service (WS-Management) - Set manually.

* BitLocker Drive Encryption Service - Encrypts discs. If you are not using it, then it is better to turn it off.

* Application Layer Gateway Service - The service is only needed to work with the firewall. Manually.

* Cryptographic Services - To install new programs, it is better to leave it as it is.

* Remote Desktop Services - If you do not use remote desktops, then disable it.

* Smart card - If you don't use them, then you don't need it.

* RPC Endpoint Mapper - The service is needed for incoming traffic. Nothing can be done with it. For this we leave.

* Windows Audio Endpoint Builder - If you need sound, leave it.

* Telephony - Leave manually. If necessary, it will start.

* Themes - Eat a lot of memory resources. Disconnect if not needed.

* Volume shadow copy - Creates restore points, backed up in the background. Set manually. If necessary, it will start.

* Link Layer Topology - Also manually. If necessary, it will start.

* Remote Procedure Call (RPC) - System service. Leave it as it is.

* Remote registry - Allows remote users to manipulate your registry. Disconnect.

* Application Identity - Manually.

* Diagnostic system node - Diagnosing problems. Set manually.

* Diagnostic Service Host - Also manually.

* Generic PNP Device Node - Set manually. Not all PnP devices.

* Application management - Set manually. The service allows you to configure policies for applications.

* Managing certificates and health key - Set manually, you need it, it will start itself.

* ActiveX Installer - Also manually. You will need to install such an object, it will start itself.

* Windows Installer - Installing .msi programs. Manually.

* Windows Modules Installer - Installs and removes components and updates. Manually.

* Fax - Only needed if there is a fax.

* Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) - We leave it manually. Service helpful.

* Discovery function provider host - We leave it manually. You will need to start.

* Windows Color System (WCS) - Manually. The devices will need it, they will launch it.

* Security Center - Monitors the security of Windows. She pisses me off with her notifications. So it is up to you to turn off or not.

* Windows Update - On the one hand, it's a useful feature. It plugs holes in the system, updates drivers, but on the other hand, it actively uses the Internet, memory resources, and if you turn off the computer during the update, the OS may crash. So it is also up to you to choose which is more important, security or performance.

* Encrypted File System (EFS) - For the safety of files. Better to leave it as it is manually.

I tried to present the entire list of services. By disabling some of them, you will improve the performance of your computer. You can also decide at your own discretion which ones are needed and which are not. For example, if there is no Internet, then you can safely cut half of it, if there is no printer, then you can also turn off a lot. Thus, depending on your needs, you can significantly revitalize your old computer.

Many users on all kinds of computer Internet forums complain that in a certain situation, for no apparent reason, for no apparent reason, a notification appears on the screen, in the header of which is the inscription "Detecting interactive services", and an even more incomprehensible description follows. Let's try to consider what it is in general, how to get rid of the constantly appearing message by disabling the corresponding component.

This can be done quite simply. But the most important question is how expedient it is to perform such actions. Consider all possible situations, and only after that each user will be able to draw a conclusion for himself whether to disable this service or not. But first things first.

What does Online Service Discovery mean?

Let's start with understanding the essence of the Windows component itself. In a sense, he is responsible for the compatibility of legacy software with new operating systems. However, this is not exactly launching applications in compatibility mode, although it is very similar. Here the situation is somewhat different.

Suppose you have a program that was originally designed to modify the server operating system Windows Server 2008 R2. The system administrator migrates the server to Windows Server 2012 and tries to launch an application that worked in the previous version of the OS, but does not work in the new one. This is where the detection of interactive services is triggered, since the interface of the application itself can be displayed in the new OS only in the so-called session zero mode (during autorun). The new system cannot display the program interface. And that's why the online service discovery process is done for compatibility.

In general, as the official description of the service says, this component warns the user about the need to manually grant permissions to display dialog boxes for running applications, and only as soon as they appear.

But such situations are found not only on server operating systems. There are many options for the appearance of such notifications. Sometimes the message box may indicate that a program needs permission to terminate the process, and the reason, again, is the problem of partial incompatibility of the application being launched with the version of the operating system. But there are even worse situations.

Options for the Online Services Discovery Window

Not to mention the manual or automatic launch of outdated programs, quite often you can see a window appear even at the start of desktop versions, which is incredibly annoying for users.

For example, in Windows 7, the detection of interactive services is triggered just after the system and its components are fully loaded. Why is that? There is no exact answer to this question, although it can be assumed that the user somehow activated this service, or installed obviously outdated programs on the system. It is very possible that the uninstallation was not performed in full, and the residual components of the remote application remained in startup (although they may not be displayed in the standard section).

Disabling a service through the appropriate section

Now let's see how to disable this component. There are two main methods for this. The first option is to perform the necessary actions in the services section. You can get into it as quickly as possible through the "Run" console, in which the services.msc command is entered.

Here you need to find the corresponding component, enter the parameter editing window by double-clicking or RMB menu, and then press the stop button to start.

What type of launcher should I install?

The second point in solving the problem of how to disable the service is related to the choice of the type of start. There are two options here: either disable the component by setting the appropriate value, or use manual launch. What to prefer?

In this situation, the user needs to decide whether he is going to use old software products that are incompatible with the system installed on his computer in the future. If yes, the start type is set to manual. Otherwise, the service is shut down completely.

Disabling a service through the registry

Online service detection can also be disabled in the system registry. The editor itself is called through the program execution menu with the regedit command.

In it, you need to use the HKLM branch, go through the SYSTEM and CurrentControlSet sections to the Control directory, and open the Windows subfolder in it. There is a NoInterectiveServices key on the right. Entering the editing menu through the RMB menu or double-clicking, the parameter value should be changed from zero to one. If you still need to start old programs, the parameter should not be changed.

Note: in order not to go through the registry keys for a long time, you can immediately search for the key by name, using either the File menu or the combination of Ctrl + F. There is only one such parameter in the registry, so there should be no problems.

Instead of a total

Finally, it is worth noting that the system component described above, which is present in all relatively new Windows operating systems, is a unique tool, since it allows you to run any, even the oldest, software product in their environment. If you use the start of such applications in compatibility mode when you activate the corresponding item in the shortcut properties menu, nothing may work, because the outdated systems for which the desired program was designed are simply absent in the list. And this component makes it possible to use them almost one hundred percent. Another thing is that today's users never actually use such applications, so, of course, they will not need this service under any circumstances.

But system administrators of enterprises that use outdated software (for example, "Effect Office" 2.8) will find this service useful. In a sense, it will even become the only panacea that will help to avoid the appearance of compatibility problems. They certainly have no reason to deactivate such a unique component (an "adapter" if you like).