When you boot your PC, various processes start in the background, including the Windows Update Medic Service (WaaSMedicSVC.exe). This guide provides an overview of this service, what it does, and how you can disable it if necessary.
What Is Windows Update Medic Service?
Introduced by Microsoft, the Windows Update Medic Service helps repair any damage to Windows update components, ensuring you can download updates without issues. It operates in the background to troubleshoot and safeguard Windows Update processes.
Disabling Windows Update Medic Service
Disabling the Windows Update Medic Service requires methods beyond the typical Service Manager due to access restrictions. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Disabling Using Registry Editor
- Open Registry Editor from the start menu.
- Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WaaSMedicSvc - Select start, double-click to open the value.
- Change the value from 3 to 4.
- Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
- Restart your PC to apply changes.
2. Create Batch File To Disable Windows Update Medic Service
For a quick disable option, create a Batch file:
- Open Notepad.
- Paste the following commands:
-
echo Windows Update Medic Service
sc stop WaasMedicSvc
REG ADD HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WaasMedicSvc /v Start /f /t REG_DWORD /d 4
echo.
sc stop wuauserv
REG ADD HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv /v Start /f /t REG_DWORD /d 4
echo.
sc stop UsoSvc
REG ADD HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsoSvc /v Start /f /t REG_DWORD /d 4
echo.
- Save as disablemedic.bat.
Run this file whenever you need to disable the service.
3. Using Windows Update Blocker
This tool can also disable the Windows Update Medic Service:
- Download Windows Update Blocker.
- Extract and launch it.
- Select Windows Services from the menu.
- Find and copy the name of Windows Update Medic Service.
- Edit the ini file in the application’s folder, adding the service name with the values =3,4.
- Apply the changes in the Windows Update Blocker.
Final Words
This guide summarizes the role of the Windows Update Medic Service and outlines methods to disable it. Follow the steps carefully to manage this service effectively.
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