Windows 10 : Windows Update Service Depends Notes

If utilizing one of the various recommendations to improve Windows 10 performance such as flavors of Black Viper or other service configurations, please note that there are new services in Windows 10 related to Windows Update. The following services have dependencies with Windows Update in Windows 10 thus when changing service status to boost performance be aware that you may break Windows Update or the installer process.

The default install of Windows 10 (Pro or Home) sets these services to run Automatically it is thus a best practice to audit changes to service configuration before and after any manual updates.

1. Windows Module Installer:

Also required for msi installs, e.g: .Net FR Runtime install/updates install via direct .msi/exe execution.

2. Windows Remediation Service

Added in a cumulative update. Microsoft announced that the Windows 10 KB4023057 update patch would enhance the service components’ reliability. The patch offers reliability improvements for the following versions of the Windows 10 operating system:‘ 1507 – 1803.

The exe assoc. with this service is Sedlauncher.exe normally in the C:\Program Files\rempl directory.

3. Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry

This is a system service in Windows 10 & is part of the Windows Customer Experience,  Improvement Program and Windows Update.  The executable file for this service is used for upgrading Windows to the latest Version and installing Service Pack Updates. It is located in the C:\\Windows\System32 directory and transfers telemetry data.

More Info regarding these services:

What is Windows Remediation Service

Fix or Disable the Windows Compatibility Telemetry Service

Methods to disable services:

Windows Remediation Service

1. Launch the Run dialog box by pressing Windows Key+R on your keyboard.
2. Inside the Run dialog box, type “services.msc” (no quotes).
3. Once the Services utility window is up, scroll down until you find the Windows Remediation Service.
4. Right-click it, then select Properties.
5. Now, go to the General tab.
6. Stop and Disable | Apply

Windows Compatibility Telemetry Service

1. Run | gpedit.msc

2. Browse to : "Computer Configuration >  Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Data Collection and Preview Builds".

3. Set Allow Telemetry = False

See Example here