Remove digital TV tuner device registration application

I recently switched from Microsoft 10 back to  Microsoft 7 because my computer was running so slowly.  This was recommended by the repair technician.  I have Avast Security and a notice was digital TV tuner device registration application was significantly slowing my computer.

How do I remove this device?  I don't have the Premium Avast Security program therefore can't put this device to sleep.

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control panel > All control panel items > Programs and Features.  Left side panel find turn windows features on or off.  pop up of windows freatures > expand media features > uncheck window media center.  Then restart when prompted.

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When I did this, there was a plus sign to the left of Media Features. I clicked on the plus sign, and a sub-menu opened up,containing Media Center, which I unchecked, waited until Windows updated the values and prompted me to restart. Hope this works for you.

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Last updated November 27, 2020 Views 83,372 Applies to: