Can I Remove an SvcHost Key?

[xr280xr]

Hi,
There has been an SvcHost process running on my computer that is constantly
using at least 200 MB of memory. I have found that it is running StiSvc which
I have Identified as a service for connecting digital cameras to photo
software. I have no need for this. To get rid of this, can I just delete the
registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SvcHost\imgsvc

where "imgsvc" is the key containing the StiSvc value? Thanks.

[xr280xr]

Actually, I read it incorrectly. That process is using a smaller amount of
memory, but my original question still applies. A different svchost is using
2M of memory.

[Wesley Vogel]

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SvcHost
Value Name: imgsvc
Data Type: REG_MULTI_SZ
Value Data: StiSvc

StiSvc is the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) service.

Leave the key alone. Disable the Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) service
using Services.msc.

Open Services...
Start | Run | Type: services.msc | Click OK |
Scroll down to and double click Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) |
Set the startup type to Disabled | Click Apply |
Click the Stop button | When the service stops, click OK |
Close Services

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
xr280xr > hunted and pecked:
> Actually, I read it incorrectly. That process is using a smaller amount of
> memory, but my original question still applies. A different svchost is
> using 2M of memory.

[xr280xr]

Ya, that does the trick. Thanks.

[Wesley Vogel]

Keep in mind that you will get a lot of Event ID 10005 DCOM StiSvc service
errors in the Event Viewer when viewing picture files. Then do what I do,
swear a little, then ignore them as you Clear All Events.

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ,
xr280xr > hunted and pecked:
> Ya, that does the trick. Thanks.