superfetch has been deleted on my laptop.

Question

Superfetch was deleted from my services menu.  How can I add it back to the menu.

Answer 1

Hello.

To enable SuperFetch in Services follow the steps below:

1. Press the Win+R keys to open Run, type services.msc into Run, and click/tap on OK to open Services.
2. Double click/tap on the Superfetch service.
3. Change the Startup type to Automatic.
4. Click/tap on the Start button.
5. Click/tap on OK.
6. Close Services.

Or enable SuperFetch in Command Prompt

1. Open an elevated command prompt.
2. Copy and paste the command below into the elevated command prompt, press Enter

sc config "SysMain" start=auto & sc start "SysMain"

3. Close command prompt.

Or enable SuperFetch in PowerShell

1. Copy and paste the command below into the elevated PowerShell, press Enter

Set-Service -Name "SysMain" -StartupType Automatic -Status Running

2. Close PowerShell.

Or enable from Registry

1. Hold the Windows Key, while pressing “R” to bring up the Run dialog box.
2. Type “Regedit“, then press “Enter“.
3. The Registry Editor window appears. Navigate to the following location in the Registry.

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
• SYSTEM
• CurrentControlSet
• Control
• Session Manager
• MemoryManagement
• PrefetchParameters

4. On the right side, double-click on “EnableSuperfetch“. If this value doesn’t exist, right-click the “PrefetchParameters” folder, then choose “New” > “DWORD Value“.
5. Give “EnableSuperfetch” one of the following values:

0 – to disable Superfetch

1 – to enable prefetching when program is launched

2 – to enable boot prefetching

3 – to enable prefectching of everything

6. Select “OK“.
7. Close the Registry Editor.

Let me know how it goes

Answer 2

Hi Randy. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

Check the Registry Key here to make sure it's enabled: https://www.technipages.com/windows-enable-disa...

If that's not enough then run System File Checker from https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-scannow...

If there are broken System files which won't repair after three attempts, continue with Step 11 in this checklist: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

If it still doesn't repair then run the Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool from this link choosing Download Tool Now, install the tool, open it and choose Upgrade this PC Now. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m.... This reinstalls WIndows while saving your files and apps in place; takes about an hour, resolves most problems.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

Answer 3

Hello,

Please run SFC /SCANNOW command at administrative Command Prompt. It may help you to restore deleted service.

Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Hi, I hope you're doing good today.

Open a command prompt as an administrator, use the following and hit enter:

sc config “SysMain” start=auto & sc start “SysMain”

Regards.