Default Services Windows 7 Enterprise x86
ActiveX Installer (AxInstSV)
Provides User Account Control validation for the installation of ActiveX
controls from the Internet and enables management of ActiveX control
installation based on Group Policy settings. This service is started on
demand and if disabled the installation of ActiveX controls will behave
according to default browser settings.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Adaptive Brightness
Monitors ambient light sensors to detect changes in ambient light and
adjust the display brightness. If this service is stopped or disabled,
the display brightness will not adapt to lighting conditions.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Application Experience
Processes application compatibility cache requests for applications as they are launched
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Application Identity
Determines and verifies the identity of an application. Disabling this service will prevent AppLocker from being enforced.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Application Information
Facilitates the running of interactive applications with additional
administrative privileges. If this service is stopped, users will be
unable to launch applications with the additional administrative
privileges they may require to perform desired user tasks.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Application Layer Gateway Service
Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Application Management
Processes installation, removal, and enumeration requests for software
deployed through Group Policy. If the service is disabled, users will be
unable to install, remove, or enumerate software deployed through Group
Policy. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Transfers files in the background using idle network bandwidth. If the
service is disabled, then any applications that depend on BITS, such as
Windows Update or MSN Explorer, will be unable to automatically download
programs and other information.
Status : Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local System
Base Filtering Engine
The Base Filtering Engine (BFE) is a service that manages firewall and
Internet Protocol security (IPsec) policies and implements user mode
filtering. Stopping or disabling the BFE service will significantly
reduce the security of the system. It will also result in unpredictable
behavior in IPsec management and firewall applications.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
BDESVC hosts the BitLocker Drive Encryption service. BitLocker Drive
Encryption provides secure startup for the operating system, as well as
full volume encryption for OS, fixed or removable volumes. This service
allows BitLocker to prompt users for various actions related to their
volumes when mounted, and unlocks volumes automatically without user
interaction. Additionally, it stores recovery information to Active
Directory, if available, and, if necessary, ensures the most recent
recovery certificates are used. Stopping or disabling the service would
prevent users from leveraging this functionality.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Block Level Backup Engine Service
The WBENGINE service is used by Windows Backup to perform backup and
recovery operations. If this service is stopped by a user, it may cause
the currently running backup or recovery operation to fail. Disabling
this service may disable backup and recovery operations using Windows
Backup on this computer.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Bluetooth Support Service
The Bluetooth service supports discovery and association of remote
Bluetooth devices. Stopping or disabling this service may cause already
installed Bluetooth devices to fail to operate properly and prevent new
devices from being discovered or associated.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
BranchCache
This service caches network content from peers on the local subnet.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Certificate Propagation
Copies user certificates and root certificates from smart cards into the
current user’s certificate store, detects when a smart card is inserted
into a smart card reader, and, if needed, installs the smart card Plug
and Play minidriver.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
CNG Key Isolation
The CNG key isolation service is hosted in the LSA process. The service
provides key process isolation to private keys and associated
cryptographic operations as required by the Common Criteria. The service
stores and uses long-lived keys in a secure process complying with
Common Criteria requirements.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
COM+ Event System
Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides
automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model
(COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will
not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
COM+ System Application
Manages the configuration and tracking of Component Object Model
(COM)+-based components. If the service is stopped, most COM+-based
components will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Computer Browser
Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this
list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped,
this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Credential Manager
Provides secure storage and retrieval of credentials to users, applications and security service packages.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Cryptographic Services
Provides four management services: Catalog Database Service, which
confirms the signatures of Windows files and allows new programs to be
installed; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root
Certification Authority certificates from this computer; Automatic Root
Certificate Update Service, which retrieves root certificates from
Windows Update and enable scenarios such as SSL; and Key Service, which
helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped,
these management services will not function properly. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Network Service
DCOM Server Process Launcher
The DCOMLAUNCH service launches COM and DCOM servers in response to
object activation requests. If this service is stopped or disabled,
programs using COM or DCOM will not function properly. It is strongly
recommended that you have the DCOMLAUNCH service running.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Desktop Window Manager Session Manager
Provides Desktop Window Manager startup and maintenance services
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
DHCP Client
Registers and updates IP addresses and DNS records for this computer. If
this service is stopped, this computer will not receive dynamic IP
addresses and DNS updates. If this service is disabled, any services
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Diagnostic Policy Service
The Diagnostic Policy Service enables problem detection, troubleshooting
and resolution for Windows components. If this service is stopped,
diagnostics will no longer function.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Diagnostic Service Host
The Diagnostic Service Host is used by the Diagnostic Policy Service to
host diagnostics that need to run in a Local Service context. If this
service is stopped, any diagnostics that depend on it will no longer
function.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Diagnostic System Host
The Diagnostic System Host is used by the Diagnostic Policy Service to
host diagnostics that need to run in a Local System context. If this
service is stopped, any diagnostics that depend on it will no longer
function.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Disk Defragmenter
Provides Disk Defragmentation Capabilities.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Coordinates transactions that span multiple resource managers, such as
databases, message queues, and file systems. If this service is stopped,
these transactions will fail. If this service is disabled, any services
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
DNS Client
The DNS Client service (dnscache) caches Domain Name System (DNS) names
and registers the full computer name for this computer. If the service
is stopped, DNS names will continue to be resolved. However, the results
of DNS name queries will not be cached and the computer’s name will not
be registered. If the service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Network Service
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Provides the core file encryption technology used to store encrypted
files on NTFS file system volumes. If this service is stopped or
disabled, applications will be unable to access encrypted files.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Extensible Authentication Protocol
The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) service provides network
authentication in such scenarios as 802.1x wired and wireless, VPN, and
Network Access Protection (NAP). EAP also provides application
programming interfaces (APIs) that are used by network access clients,
including wireless and VPN clients, during the authentication process.
If you disable this service, this computer is prevented from accessing
networks that require EAP authentication.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Fax
Enables you to send and receive faxes, utilizing fax resources available on this computer or on the network.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Function Discovery Provider Host
The FDPHOST service hosts the Function Discovery (FD) network discovery
providers. These FD providers supply network discovery services for the
Simple Services Discovery Protocol (SSDP) and Web Services – Discovery
(WS-D) protocol. Stopping or disabling the FDPHOST service will disable
network discovery for these protocols when using FD. When this service
is unavailable, network services using FD and relying on these discovery
protocols will be unable to find network devices or resources.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Function Discovery Resource Publication
Publishes this computer and resources attached to this computer so they
can be discovered over the network. If this service is stopped, network
resources will no longer be published and they will not be discovered
by other computers on the network.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Group Policy Client
The service is responsible for applying settings configured by
administrators for the computer and users through the Group Policy
component. If the service is stopped or disabled, the settings will not
be applied and applications and components will not be manageable
through Group Policy. Any components or applications that depend on the
Group Policy component might not be functional if the service is stopped
or disabled.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Health Key and Certificate Management
Provides X.509 certificate and key management services for the Network
Access Protection Agent (NAPAgent). Enforcement technologies that use
X.509 certificates may not function properly without this service
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
HomeGroup Listener
Makes local computer changes associated with configuration and
maintenance of the homegroup-joined computer. If this service is stopped
or disabled, your computer will not work properly in a homegroup and
your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep
this service running.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
HomeGroup Provider
Performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance
of homegroups. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer
will be unable to detect other homegroups and your homegroup might not
work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Human Interface Device Access
Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which
activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards,
remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is
stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function.
If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
The IKEEXT service hosts the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and
Authenticated Internet Protocol (AuthIP) keying modules. These keying
modules are used for authentication and key exchange in Internet
Protocol security (IPsec). Stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service will
disable IKE and AuthIP key exchange with peer computers. IPsec is
typically configured to use IKE or AuthIP; therefore, stopping or
disabling the IKEEXT service might result in an IPsec failure and might
compromise the security of the system. It is strongly recommended that
you have the IKEEXT service running.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Interactive Services Detection
Enables user notification of user input for interactive services, which
enables access to dialogs created by interactive services when they
appear. If this service is stopped, notifications of new interactive
service dialogs will no longer function and there might not be access to
interactive service dialogs. If this service is disabled, both
notifications of and access to new interactive service dialogs will no
longer function.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or
intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
Status : Startup Type : Disabled Log On As : Local System
IP Helper
Provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4,
ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is
stopped, the computer will not have the enhanced connectivity benefits
that these technologies offer.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
IPsec Policy Agent
Internet Protocol security (IPsec) supports network-level peer
authentication, data origin authentication, data integrity, data
confidentiality (encryption), and replay protection. This service
enforces IPsec policies created through the IP Security Policies snap-in
or the command-line tool “netsh ipsec”. If you stop this service, you
may experience network connectivity issues if your policy requires that
connections use IPsec. Also,remote management of Windows Firewall is
not available when this service is stopped.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Coordinates transactions between the Distributed Transaction Coordinator
(MSDTC) and the Kernel Transaction Manager (KTM). If it is not needed,
it is recommended that this service remain stopped. If it is needed,
both MSDTC and KTM will start this service automatically. If this
service is disabled, any MSDTC transaction interacting with a Kernel
Resource Manager will fail and any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper
Creates a Network Map, consisting of PC and device topology
(connectivity) information, and metadata describing each PC and device.
If this service is disabled, the Network Map will not function
properly.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Media Center Extender Service
Allows Media Center Extenders to locate and connect to the computer.
Status : Startup Type : Disabled Log On As : Local Service
Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN v2.0.50727_X86
Microsoft .NET Framework NGEN
Status : Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local System
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
Manages Internet SCSI (iSCSI) sessions from this computer to remote
iSCSI target devices. If this service is stopped, this computer will not
be able to login or access iSCSI targets. If this service is disabled,
any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider
Manages software-based volume shadow copies taken by the Volume Shadow
Copy service. If this service is stopped, software-based volume shadow
copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Multimedia Class Scheduler
Enables relative prioritization of work based on system-wide task
priorities. This is intended mainly for multimedia applications. If
this service is stopped, individual tasks resort to their default
priority.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol.
Status : Startup Type : Disabled Log On As : Local Service
Netlogon
Maintains a secure channel between this computer and the domain
controller for authenticating users and services. If this service is
stopped, the computer may not authenticate users and services and the
domain controller cannot register DNS records. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Network Access Protection Agent
The Network Access Protection (NAP) agent service collects and manages
health information for client computers on a network. Information
collected by NAP agent is used to make sure that the client computer has
the required software and settings. If a client computer is not
compliant with health policy, it can be provided with restricted network
access until its configuration is updated. Depending on the
configuration of health policy, client computers might be automatically
updated so that users quickly regain full network access without having
to manually update their computer.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Network Connections
Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which
you can view both local area network and remote connections.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Network List Service
Identifies the networks to which the computer has connected, collects
and stores properties for these networks, and notifies applications when
these properties change.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Network Location Awareness
Collects and stores configuration information for the network and
notifies programs when this information is modified. If this service is
stopped, configuration information might be unavailable. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Network Service
Network Store Interface Service
This service delivers network notifications (e.g. interface
addition/deleting etc) to user mode clients. Stopping this service will
cause loss of network connectivity. If this service is disabled, any
other services that explicitly depend on this service will fail to
start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Offline Files
The Offline Files service performs maintenance activities on the Offline
Files cache, responds to user logon and logoff events, implements the
internals of the public API, and dispatches interesting events to those
interested in Offline Files activities and changes in cache state.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Parental Controls
This service is a stub for Windows Parental Control functionality that
existed in Vista. It is provided for backward compatibility only.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Enables serverless peer name resolution over the Internet using the Peer
Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP). If disabled, some peer-to-peer and
collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Peer Networking Grouping
Enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If
disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Peer Networking Identity Manager
Provides identity services for the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP)
and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services. If disabled, the Peer Name
Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services may not
function, and some applications, such as HomeGroup and Remote
Assistance, may not function correctly.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Performance Logs & Alerts
Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local or
remote computers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes
the data to a log or triggers an alert. If this service is stopped,
performance information will not be collected. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Plug and Play
Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with
little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result
in system instability.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator
The PnP-X bus enumerator service manages the virtual network bus. It
discovers network connected devices using the SSDP/WS discovery
protocols and gives them presence in PnP. If this service is stopped or
disabled, presence of NCD devices will not be maintained in PnP. All
pnpx based scenarios will stop functioning.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution
Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context ‘p2p pnrp
peer’
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Portable Device Enumerator Service
Enforces group policy for removable mass-storage devices. Enables
applications such as Windows Media Player and Image Import Wizard to
transfer and synchronize content using removable mass-storage devices.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Power
Manages power policy and power policy notification delivery.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Print Spooler
Loads files to memory for later printing
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support
This service provides support for viewing, sending and deletion of
system-level problem reports for the Problem Reports and Solutions
control panel.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Program Compatibility Assistant Service
This service provides support for the Program Compatibility Assistant
(PCA). PCA monitors programs installed and run by the user and detects
known compatibility problems. If this service is stopped, PCA will not
function properly.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Protected Storage
Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as passwords, to
prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Quality Windows Audio Video Experience
Quality Windows Audio Video Experience (qWave) is a networking platform
for Audio Video (AV) streaming applications on IP home networks. qWave
enhances AV streaming performance and reliability by ensuring network
quality-of-service (QoS) for AV applications. It provides mechanisms for
admission control, run time monitoring and enforcement, application
feedback, and traffic prioritization.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Remote Access Connection Manager
Manages dial-up and virtual private network (VPN) connections from this
computer to the Internet or other remote networks. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Remote Desktop Configuration
Remote Desktop Configuration service (RDCS) is responsible for all
Remote Desktop Services and Remote Desktop related configuration and
session maintenance activities that require SYSTEM context. These
include per-session temporary folders, RD themes, and RD certificates.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Remote Desktop Services
Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote
Desktop and Remote Desktop Session Host Server depend on this service.
To prevent remote use of this computer, clear the checkboxes on the
Remote tab of the System properties control panel item.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector
Allows the redirection of Printers/Drives/Ports for RDP connections
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
The RPCSS service is the Service Control Manager for COM and DCOM
servers. It performs object activations requests, object exporter
resolutions and distributed garbage collection for COM and DCOM servers.
If this service is stopped or disabled, programs using COM or DCOM will
not function properly. It is strongly recommended that you have the
RPCSS service running
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Network Service
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
In Windows 2003 and earlier versions of Windows, the Remote Procedure
Call (RPC) Locator service manages the RPC name service database. In
Windows Vista and later versions of Windows, this service does not
provide any functionality and is present for application compatibility.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Remote Registry
Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If
this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on
this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Routing and Remote Access
Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.
Status : Startup Type : Disabled Log On As : Local System
RPC Endpoint Mapper
Resolves RPC interfaces identifiers to transport endpoints. If this
service is stopped or disabled, programs using Remote Procedure Call
(RPC) services will not function properly.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Network Service
Secondary Logon
Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service
is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this
service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail
to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service
Provides support for the Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) to
connect to remote computers using VPN. If this service is disabled,
users will not be able to use SSTP to access remote servers.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Security Accounts Manager
The startup of this service signals other services that the Security
Accounts Manager (SAM) is ready to accept requests. Disabling this
service will prevent other services in the system from being notified
when the SAM is ready, which may in turn cause those services to fail to
start correctly. This service should not be disabled.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Security Center
The WSCSVC (Windows Security Center) service monitors and reports
security health settings on the computer. The health settings include
firewall (on/off), antivirus (on/off/out of date), antispyware
(on/off/out of date), Windows Update (automatically/manually download
and install updates), User Account Control (on/off), and Internet
settings (recommended/not recommended). The service provides COM APIs
for independent software vendors to register and record the state of
their products to the Security Center service. The Action Center (AC)
UI uses the service to provide systray alerts and a graphical view of
the security health states in the AC control panel. Network Access
Protection (NAP) uses the service to report the security health states
of clients to the NAP Network Policy Server to make network quarantine
decisions. The service also has a public API that allows external
consumers to programmatically retrieve the aggregated security health
state of the system.
Status : Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local Service
Server
Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this
computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Shell Hardware Detection
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Smart Card
Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. If this service is
stopped, this computer will be unable to read smart cards. If this
service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail
to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Smart Card Removal Policy
Allows the system to be configured to lock the user desktop upon smart card removal.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
SNMP Trap
Receives trap messages generated by local or remote Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) agents and forwards the messages to SNMP
management programs running on this computer. If this service is
stopped, SNMP-based programs on this computer will not receive SNMP trap
messages. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Software Protection
Enables the download, installation and enforcement of digital licenses
for Windows and Windows applications. If the service is disabled, the
operating system and licensed applications may run in a notification
mode. It is strongly recommended that you not disable the Software
Protection service.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Network Service
SPP Notification Service
Provides Software Licensing activation and notification
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
SSDP Discovery
Discovers networked devices and services that use the SSDP discovery
protocol, such as UPnP devices. Also announces SSDP devices and services
running on the local computer. If this service is stopped, SSDP-based
devices will not be discovered. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Storage Service
Enforces group policy for storage devices
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Superfetch
Maintains and improves system performance over time.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
System Event Notification Service
Monitors system events and notifies subscribers to COM+ Event System of these events.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Tablet PC Input Service
Enables Tablet PC pen and ink functionality
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Task Scheduler
Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this
computer. The service also hosts multiple Windows system-critical tasks.
If this service is stopped or disabled, these tasks will not be run at
their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Provides support for the NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS
name resolution for clients on the network, therefore enabling users to
share files, print, and log on to the network. If this service is
stopped, these functions might be unavailable. If this service is
disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Telephony
Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control
telephony devices on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers
that are also running the service.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Themes
Provides user experience theme management.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Thread Ordering Server
Provides ordered execution for a group of threads within a specific period of time.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
TPM Base Services
Enables access to the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
hardware-based cryptographic services to system components and
applications. If this service is stopped or disabled, applications will
be unable to use keys protected by the TPM.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
UPnP Device Host
Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer. If this service is
stopped, any hosted UPnP devices will stop functioning and no additional
hosted devices can be added. If this service is disabled, any services
that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
User Profile Service
This service is responsible for loading and unloading user profiles. If
this service is stopped or disabled, users will no longer be able to
successfully logon or logoff, applications may have problems getting to
users’ data, and components registered to receive profile event
notifications will not receive them.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Virtual Disk
Provides management services for disks, volumes, file systems, and storage arrays.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Volume Shadow Copy
Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other
purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable
for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
WebClient
Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify
Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will
not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Windows Audio
Manages audio for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped,
audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to
start
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Manages audio devices for the Windows Audio service. If this service is
stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this
service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will
fail to start
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Windows Backup
Provides Windows Backup and Restore capabilities.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows Biometric Service
The Windows biometric service gives client applications the ability to
capture, compare, manipulate, and store biometric data without gaining
direct access to any biometric hardware or samples. The service is
hosted in a privileged SVCHOST process.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows CardSpace
Securely enables the creation, management, and disclosure of digital identities.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows Color System
The WcsPlugInService service hosts third-party Windows Color System
color device model and gamut map model plug-in modules. These plug-in
modules are vendor-specific extensions to the Windows Color System
baseline color device and gamut map models. Stopping or disabling the
WcsPlugInService service will disable this extensibility feature, and
the Windows Color System will use its baseline model processing rather
than the vendor’s desired processing. This might result in inaccurate
color rendering.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar
WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsoft’s
Implementation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This is used to
configure Wireless LAN settings for an Access Point (AP) or a Wi-Fi
Device. The service is started programmatically as needed.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Windows Defender
Protection against spyware and potentially unwanted software
Status : Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local System
Windows Driver Foundation – User-mode Driver Framework
Manages user-mode driver host processes.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows Error Reporting Service
Allows errors to be reported when programs stop working or responding
and allows existing solutions to be delivered. Also allows logs to be
generated for diagnostic and repair services. If this service is
stopped, error reporting might not work correctly and results of
diagnostic services and repairs might not be displayed.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows Event Collector
This service manages persistent subscriptions to events from remote
sources that support WS-Management protocol. This includes Windows Vista
event logs, hardware and IPMI-enabled event sources. The service stores
forwarded events in a local Event Log. If this service is stopped or
disabled event subscriptions cannot be created and forwarded events
cannot be accepted.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Windows Event Log
This service manages events and event logs. It supports logging events,
querying events, subscribing to events, archiving event logs, and
managing event metadata. It can display events in both XML and plain
text format. Stopping this service may compromise security and
reliability of the system.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Windows Firewall
Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized
users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a
network.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local Service
Windows Font Cache Service
Optimizes performance of applications by caching commonly used font
data. Applications will start this service if it is not already running.
It can be disabled, though doing so will degrade application
performance.
Status : Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local Service
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Windows Installer
Adds, modifies, and removes applications provided as a Windows Installer
(*.msi) package. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows Management Instrumentation
Provides a common interface and object model to access management
information about operating system, devices, applications and services.
If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not
function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Local System
Windows Media Center Receiver Service
Windows Media Center Service for TV and FM broadcast reception
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Windows Media Center Scheduler Service
Starts and stops recording of TV programs within Windows Media Center
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Windows Modules Installer
Enables installation, modification, and removal of Windows updates and
optional components. If this service is disabled, install or uninstall
of Windows updates might fail for this computer.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0
Optimizes performance of Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
applications by caching commonly used font data. WPF applications will
start this service if it is not already running. It can be disabled,
though doing so will degrade the performance of WPF applications.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)
Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service implements the WS-Management
protocol for remote management. WS-Management is a standard web services
protocol used for remote software and hardware management. The WinRM
service listens on the network for WS-Management requests and processes
them. The WinRM Service needs to be configured with a listener using winrm.cmd
command line tool or through Group Policy in order for it to listen
over the network. The WinRM service provides access to WMI data and
enables event collection. Event collection and subscription to events
require that the service is running. WinRM messages use HTTP and HTTPS
as transports. The WinRM service does not depend on IIS but is
preconfigured to share a port with IIS on the same machine. The WinRM
service reserves the /wsman URL prefix. To prevent conflicts with IIS,
administrators should ensure that any websites hosted on IIS do not use
the /wsman URL prefix.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Network Service
Windows Search
Provides content indexing, property caching, and search results for files, e-mail, and other content.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local System
Windows Time
Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in
the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization
will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Windows Update
Enables the detection, download, and installation of updates for Windows
and other programs. If this service is disabled, users of this computer
will not be able to use Windows Update or its automatic updating
feature, and programs will not be able to use the Windows Update Agent
(WUA) API.
Status : Startup Type : Automatic (Delayed Start) Log On As : Local System
WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
WinHTTP implements the client HTTP stack and provides developers with a
Win32 API and COM Automation component for sending HTTP requests and
receiving responses. In addition, WinHTTP provides support for
auto-discovering a proxy configuration via its implementation of the Web
Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) protocol.
Status : Started Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
Wired AutoConfig
The Wired AutoConfig (DOT3SVC) service is responsible for performing
IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces. If your current wired
network deployment enforces 802.1X authentication, the DOT3SVC service
should be configured to run for establishing Layer 2 connectivity and/or
providing access to network resources. Wired networks that do not
enforce 802.1X authentication are unaffected by the DOT3SVC service.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
WLAN AutoConfig
The WLANSVC service provides the logic required to configure, discover,
connect to, and disconnect from a wireless local area network (WLAN) as
defined by IEEE 802.11 standards. It also contains the logic to turn
your computer into a software access point so that other devices or
computers can connect to your computer wirelessly using a WLAN adapter
that can support this. Stopping or disabling the WLANSVC service will
make all WLAN adapters on your computer inaccessible from the Windows
networking UI. It is strongly recommended that you have the WLANSVC
service running if your computer has a WLAN adapter.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
WMI Performance Adapter
Provides performance library information from Windows Management
Instrumentation (WMI) providers to clients on the network. This service
only runs when Performance Data Helper is activated.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local System
Workstation
Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers using
the SMB protocol. If this service is stopped, these connections will be
unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start.
Status : Started Startup Type : Automatic Log On As : Network Service
WWAN AutoConfig
This service manages mobile broadband (GSM & CDMA) data
card/embedded module adapters and connections by auto-configuring the
networks. It is strongly recommended that this service be kept running
for best user experience of mobile broadband devices.
Status : Startup Type : Manual Log On As : Local Service
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