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Set Smart Card service to manual (SCardSvr)

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Sets SCardSvr (Smart Card) to Manual instead of Automatic. If you don't use a smart card reader or a CAC/PIV card for login, this service runs for nothing. Manual lets it start on demand if a smart card is ever inserted, so nothing breaks. Reversible.

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Official documentation: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/smart-cards/smart-card-windows-smart-card-technical-reference

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