SP 53272: Disable the “Distributed Link Tracking Client” service to improve system boot

Symptom: When you start the Services applet in “Start -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools”, the “Startup Type” setting for the “Distributed Link Tracking Client” service may be set to “Automatic” or “Manual”.
Resolution: Modify the system registry settings to disable the “Distributed Link Tracking Client” service in Windows.
Additional Information: The “Distributed Link Tracking Client” service helps maintain links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain. This service is for users who are in a domain that have distributed links and a NTFS file system. If these conditions do not apply to your system, disable this service to speed up the system boot.
Category: Startup , Service , Performance

1. Automatic search for network printers and folders is enabled
2. Disable the “Distributed Transaction Coordinator Service” for performance and security
3. Disable the “HID Input Service” to improve system performance
4. Disable the “NT LM Security Support Provider Service” to improve system performance
5. Disable the “Net Logon” service to improve system performance

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