Windows 10: GamingServicesNet.exe & GamingServices.exe, why ALWAYS running?

Note that this question could fall in several of the listed categories, and I can't quite decide which one's best. So, it's here.


When I downloaded and installed Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020from the official site, one of the things it installed was the "services" noted in the Subject. I use the top 3 A/V progs, plus the Windows A/V, and none of them find issues with it. As a result, I'm concluding that it's a Microsoft thing.

The problem, for me, is that these two executables provide NO info, none, about their origin and purposes, nor can I turn them off. When MSFS2020 quits, these things continue to run when the rest of MSFS quits.

I dislike progs that are not serving me, the user/builder of my PC. I build a fast, powerful machine, then progs that do nothing FOR me and cannot be disabled, removed or turned off continue to consume the system resources I paid for. How much/little it uses is irrelevant, Win10 already has other carp running that I can neither remove or turn off, and I find no ideas that actually work when I search for help.

So, anywho, I want to know what the titled subject executables are, what they do, who's responsible for 'em, why they remain in operation after my flight simulator is closed, and, most importantly, how I close 'em. Even better, all of the above AND how to set these things to end automagically. I have too much carp to close as it is, and those only start w/MSFS2020. They can go when FS does.

Any help and info will be appreciated.

:)

 

Gamingservices and Gamingservicesnet

The Xbox app can be uninstalled normally.

The second github link you posted doesn't say anything about gamingservices or gamingservicesnet.

 

Can't run .exe file

Hi Phil,

There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

• Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

Regards.

 

USB drive will not run exes.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience caused to you and will help you in solving the issue.

To assist you better, I would like to ask if you have installed any Antivirus in the Laptop.

I suggest you to run the program in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if the issue persist.

• Right click on the “.exe” file of the program and select properties.
• Under Compatibility tab, check the option for “Run in Compatibility mode”.
• Select the Operating System from the drop down list.
• Click on Apply and OK.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.