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Dynamic Interface Manager

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Dynamic Interface Manager
Service Full Description	Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\mprdim.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeChangeNotifyPrivilege SeLoadDriverPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege SeAuditPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess
Depends on	Ole resource dll Base Filtering Engine Remote Access Connection Manager Http

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

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

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
Depends on	Ole resource dll

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
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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

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
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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