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Deleting Service that no longer exist

Anonymous
2022-02-23T03:18:53+00:00

How do I delete a service that keeps having an error log in the event viewer? The folder from that directory no longer existed that is why it keeps having an error.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-23T06:44:56+00:00

    Edited: I now deleted the service using this video. I deleted it via the registry since the service ".exe" is deleted manually so the SC command on the CMD will not work.

    How to Delete a Service in Windows 10, 8, and

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-02-23T03:57:37+00:00

    Hi Aidzer. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

    This is why many get rid of the factory bloatware by doing a Clean Install. When you get a chance you can look over this gold standard Clean Install:

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    Double check the Asus Services app is uninstalled in Settings > Apps > Apps & Features.

    Then for now I would disable the Asus service in Services. msc control panel you show there in screenshot. First choose Disable in the drop down, then the Stop button. See if that's enough. If it's already uninstalled it should't be able to turn itself back on, just left a ghost entry there in Services that's generating the log entry.

    If you want to look deeper I'd check C:\Program Files and C:\Program Files (86) , show Hidden Files in File explorer > View tab to access C:\Program Data to delete files in Asus folders for Asus Service.

    Report back results for more steps if necessary.

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    Linked tutorial is from a trusted Microsoft MVP

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-02-23T05:01:32+00:00

    Try launching an administrative PowerShell session and executing:

    Remove-Service -Name AsusService
    

    That should get rid of it. If you prefer ye olde command prompt you could launch an administrative cmd and run:

    sc.exe delete AsusService
    

    That'll do the same thing.

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