Windows Update Agent

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Windows Update Agent
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeAuditPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeCreatePageFilePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeShutdownPrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
Depends on Ole resource dll

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Task Scheduler Service

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Task Scheduler Service
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\schedsvc.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule
Depends on Ole resource dll
Event Logging Service

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Microsoft Smartcard Certificate Propagation Service

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Microsoft Smartcard Certificate Propagation Service
Service Full Description Allows the system to be configured to lock the user desktop upon smart card removal.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\certprop.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SCPolicySvc
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Secondary Logon Service DLL

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Secondary Logon Service DLL
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\seclogon.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeTcbPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\seclogon
Depends on

System Event Notification Service (SENS)

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description System Event Notification Service (SENS)
Service Full Description Monitors system events and notifies subscribers to COM+ Event System of these events.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\sens.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SENS
Depends on COM+ Resources

Remote Desktop Configuration service

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Remote Desktop Configuration service
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\sessenv.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SessionEnv
Depends on Ole resource dll
Workstation Service DLL

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Multimedia Class Scheduler Service

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Multimedia Class Scheduler Service
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\mmcss.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeIncreaseBasePriorityPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MMCSS

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BDE Service

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description BDE Service
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\bdesvc.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDESVC
Depends on

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Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\qmgr.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS
Depends on Ole resource dll
COM+ Resources

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Computer Browser Service DLL

Service Host Group Name netsvcs
Service Short Description Computer Browser Service DLL
Service Full Description 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.
Service Executable File Path c:\windows\system32\browser.dll
Service Host Launch Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser
Depends on Workstation Service DLL
Server Service DLL

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