Services

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netsvcs svchost group

Application Experience Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeTcbPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\aelupsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AeLookupSvc
Full Description Processes application compatibility cache requests for applications as they are launched
Application Information Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\appinfo.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Appinfo
Full Description 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
Software installation Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeShutdownPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\appmgmts.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AppMgmt
Full Description 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, an
BDE Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\bdesvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDESVC
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 vario
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\qmgr.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS
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.
Computer Browser Service DLL
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\browser.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser
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
Microsoft Smartcard Certificate Propagation Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\certprop.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CertPropSvc
Full Description Copies user certificates and root certificates from smart cards into the current users 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.
Microsoft EAPHost service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeTcbPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\eapsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\EapHost
Full Description 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 ne
Group Policy Client API
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreatePermanentPrivilege
SeShutdownPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\gpapi.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\gpsvc
Full Description 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 b
Key Management Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\kmsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hkmsvc
Full Description 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
IKE extension
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeAuditPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\ikeext.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IKEEXT
Full Description 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
Server Service DLL
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\srvsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer
Full Description 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.
Multimedia Class Scheduler Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeIncreaseBasePriorityPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\mmcss.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MMCSS
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.
iSCSI Discovery api
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeCreatePermanentPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\iscsidsc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MSiSCSI
Full Description 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 w
ProfSvc
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\profsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ProfSvc
Full Description 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
Remote Access AutoDial Manager
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\rasauto.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasAuto
Full Description Creates a connection to a remote network whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
Remote Access Connection Manager
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\rasmans.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RasMan
Full Description 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.
Dynamic Interface Manager
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\mprdim.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteAccess
Full Description Offers routing services to businesses in local area and wide area network environments.
Task Scheduler Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\schedsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Schedule
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 disa
Microsoft Smartcard Certificate Propagation Service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\certprop.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SCPolicySvc
Full Description Allows the system to be configured to lock the user desktop upon smart card removal.
Secondary Logon Service DLL
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeTcbPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\seclogon.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\seclogon
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.
System Event Notification Service (SENS)
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sens.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SENS
Full Description Monitors system events and notifies subscribers to COM+ Event System of these events.
Remote Desktop Configuration service
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sessenv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SessionEnv
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
Microsoft NAT Helper Components
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\ipnathlp.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess
Full Description Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network.
Windows Shell Services Dll
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\shsvcs.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\ShellHWDetection
Full Description Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Windows Shell Theme Service Dll
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\themeservice.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Themes
Full Description Provides user experience theme management.
Problem Reports and Solutions
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wercplsupport.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wercplsupport
Full Description This service provides support for viewing, sending and deletion of system-level problem reports for the Problem Reports and Solutions control panel.
WMI
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wbem\wmisvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Winmgmt
Full Description 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
Windows Update Agent
Svchost Group netsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs SeAuditPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeCreatePageFilePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeShutdownPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wuaueng.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wuauserv
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



LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation svchost group

Application Identity Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\appidsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AppIDSvc
Full Description Determines and verifies the identity of an application. Disabling this service will prevent AppLocker from being enforced.
Function Discovery Resource Publication Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\fdrespub.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FDResPub
Full Description 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.
Windows Font Cache Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\fntcache.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FontCache
Full Description 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.
Media Center Resources
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\ehome\ehres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Mcx2Svc
Full Description Allows Media Center Extenders to locate and connect to the computer.
Windows NT
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\qwave.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\QWAVE
Full Description 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 applicatio
Smart Card Resource Management Server
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\scardsvr.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SCardSvr
Full Description 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.
Microsoft Windows ambient light service
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sensrsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SensrSvc
Full Description 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.
SSDP Service DLL
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\ssdpsrv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SSDPSRV
Full Description 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 ser
TBS Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\tbssvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TBS
Full Description 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.
UPnP Device Host
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\upnphost.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\upnphost
Full Description 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
Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wcncsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wcncsvc
Full Description WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsofts 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 programmati



LocalSystemNetworkRestricted svchost group

Windows Audio Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\audiosrv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AudioEndpointBuilder
Full Description 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
CSC Service DLL
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeTcbPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseBasePriorityPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\cscsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CscService
Full Description 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 a
Wired AutoConfig Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\dot3svc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dot3svc
Full Description 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 establishi
HID Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\hidserv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hidserv
Full Description 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
Windows HomeGroup
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\listsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupListener
Full Description 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 reco
PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator DLL
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\ipbusenum.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IPBusEnum
Full Description 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 main
Network Connections Manager
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\netman.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netman
Full Description Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
Program Compatibility Assistant Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeDebugPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\pcasvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PcaSvc
Full Description 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.
Superfetch Service Host
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeTcbPrivilege
SeProfileSingleProcessPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeIncreaseBasePriorityPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sysmain.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SysMain
Full Description Maintains and improves system performance over time.
Microsoft Tablet PC Input Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeTcbPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\tabsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TabletInputService
Full Description Enables Tablet PC pen and ink functionality
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeRestorePrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\trkwks.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TrkWks
Full Description Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network.
Remote Desktop Services Device Redirector Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeCreatePermanentPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\umrdp.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UmRdpService
Full Description Allows the redirection of Printers/Drives/Ports for RDP connections
Desktop Window Manager
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\dwm.exe
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UxSms
Full Description Provides Desktop Window Manager startup and maintenance services
Windows Diagnostic Infrastructure
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeProfileSingleProcessPrivilege
SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wdi.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WdiSystemHost
Full Description 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.
Windows WLAN AutoConfig Service DLL
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wlansvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wlansvc
Full Description 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
Portable Device Enumerator
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeCreatePermanentPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wpdbusenum.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WPDBusEnum
Full Description 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.
Windows Driver Foundation – User-mode Driver Framework Service
Svchost Group LocalSystemNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wudfsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wudfsvc
Full Description Manages user-mode driver host processes.



LocalServiceNetworkRestricted svchost group

Windows Audio Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseWorkingSetPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\audiosrv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AudioSrv
Full Description 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
DHCP Client Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\dhcpcore.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dhcp
Full Description 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 star
Event Logging Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wevtsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\eventlog
Full Description 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 compromis
Windows HomeGroup
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\provsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupProvider
Full Description 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 k
TCPIP NetBios Transport Services DLL
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\lmhsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lmhosts
Full Description 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 unavailabl
WPC Filtering Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wpcsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WPCSvc
Full Description This service is a stub for Windows Parental Control functionality that existed in Vista. It is provided for backward compatibility only.
Windows Security Center Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wscsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wscsvc
Full Description 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/man



AxInstSVGroup svchost group

ActiveX Installer Service
Svchost Group AxInstSVGroup Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k AxInstSVGroup SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\axinstsv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AxInstSV
Full Description 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 o



LocalServiceNoNetwork svchost group

Base Filtering Engine
Svchost Group LocalServiceNoNetwork Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\bfe.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BFE
Full Description 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
WDI Diagnostic Policy Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNoNetwork Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\dps.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DPS
Full Description The Diagnostic Policy Service enables problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components. If this service is stopped, diagnostics will no longer function.
Windows Firewall API
Svchost Group LocalServiceNoNetwork Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\firewallapi.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MpsSvc
Full Description Windows Firewall helps protect your computer by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your computer through the Internet or a network.
Performance Logs & Alerts
Svchost Group LocalServiceNoNetwork Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\pla.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\pla
Full Description 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.
WWAN Auto Config Service
Svchost Group LocalServiceNoNetwork Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wwansvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WwanSvc
Full Description 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.



bthsvcs svchost group

Bluetooth Support Service
Svchost Group bthsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k bthsvcs SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\bthserv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\bthserv
Full Description 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



NetworkService svchost group

Cryptographic Services
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\cryptsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CryptSvc
Full Description 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
DNS Client API DLL
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\dnsapi.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache
Full Description 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
Workstation Service DLL
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wkssvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation
Full Description 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.
Quarantine Agent Service Run-Time
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\qagentrt.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\napagent
Full Description 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 clie
Network Location Awareness 2
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\nlasvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc
Full Description 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 de
MicrosoftAr Windows(TM) Telephony Server
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\tapisrv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TapiSrv
Full Description 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.
Remote Desktop Session Host Server Remote Connections Manager
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\termsrv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService
Full Description 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 pane
Event Collector Service
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wecsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wecsvc
Full Description 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
WSMan Service
Svchost Group NetworkService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wsmsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinRM
Full Description 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-Mana



DcomLaunch svchost group

Ole resource dll
Svchost Group DcomLaunch Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\oleres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DcomLaunch
Full Description 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
User-mode Plug-and-Play Service
Svchost Group DcomLaunch Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch SeTcbPrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeUndockPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeShutdownPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\umpnpmgr.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PlugPlay
Full Description 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.
User-mode Power Service
Svchost Group DcomLaunch Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch SeTcbPrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeUndockPrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\umpo.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Power
Full Description Manages power policy and power policy notification delivery.



defragsvc svchost group

Microsoft\Disk Defragmenter
Svchost Group defragsvc Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k defragsvc SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeIncreaseWorkingSetPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeSystemProfilePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeManageVolumePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\defragsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\defragsvc
Full Description Provides Disk Defragmentation Capabilities.



LocalService svchost group

COM+ Resources
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\comres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventSystem
Full Description 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 notifica
Function Discovery Provider host service
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\fdphost.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\fdPHost
Full Description 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 รข_” Discovery (WS-D) protocol. Stopping or disabling t
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Resources
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\lltdres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lltdsvc
Full Description 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.
Network List Manager
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\netprofm.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\netprofm
Full Description Identifies the networks to which the computer has connected, collects and stores properties for these networks, and notifies applications when these properties change.
Network Store Interface RPC server
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\nsisvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\nsi
Full Description 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
SPP Notification Service
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sppuinotify.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\sppuinotify
Full Description Provides Software Licensing activation and notification
Provides the facility of using Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) to connect to remote computers (using VPN).
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sstpsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SstpSvc
Full Description 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.
Multimedia Class Scheduler Service
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\mmcss.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\THREADORDER
Full Description Provides ordered execution for a group of threads within a specific period of time.
Windows Time Service
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeSystemTimePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\w32time.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time
Full Description 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.
Windows Diagnostic Infrastructure
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeSystemProfilePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wdi.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WdiServiceHost
Full Description 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.
Web DAV Service DLL
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\webclnt.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WebClient
Full Description 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.
Windows HTTP Services
Svchost Group LocalService Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\winhttp.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinHttpAutoProxySvc
Full Description 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 impl



NetSvcs svchost group

Service that offers IPv6 connectivity over an IPv4 network.
Svchost Group NetSvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\iphlpsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\iphlpsvc
Full Description 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.



NetworkServiceAndNoImpersonation svchost group

COM+ Resources
Svchost Group NetworkServiceAndNoImpersonation Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceAndNoImpersonation SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\comres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\KtmRm
Full Description 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



LocalServicePeerNet svchost group

PNRP Service Dll
Svchost Group LocalServicePeerNet Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\pnrpsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\p2pimsvc
Full Description 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 HomeGrou
Peer-to-Peer Services
Svchost Group LocalServicePeerNet Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\p2psvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\p2psvc
Full Description Enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.
PNRP Auto Service Dll
Svchost Group LocalServicePeerNet Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\pnrpauto.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPAutoReg
Full Description This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context p2p pnrp peer
PNRP Service Dll
Svchost Group LocalServicePeerNet Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\pnrpsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPsvc
Full Description 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.



PeerDist svchost group

BranchCache Service
Svchost Group PeerDist Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k PeerDist SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\peerdistsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PeerDistSvc
Full Description This service caches network content from peers on the local subnet.



NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted svchost group

Policy Storage dll
Svchost Group NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkServiceNetworkRestricted SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\polstore.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PolicyAgent
Full Description 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 Poli



regsvc svchost group

Remote Registry Service
Svchost Group regsvc Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k regsvc SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\regsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry
Full Description 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.



RPCSS svchost group

RPC Endpoint Mapper
Svchost Group RPCSS Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k RPCSS SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\rpcepmap.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcEptMapper
Full Description 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.



rpcss svchost group

Ole resource dll
Svchost Group rpcss Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rpcss SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\oleres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RpcSs
Full Description 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 u



SDRSVC svchost group

MicrosoftAr Windows Backup Service
Svchost Group SDRSVC Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k SDRSVC SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
SeCreateSymbolicLinkPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\sdrsvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SDRSVC
Full Description Provides Windows Backup and Restore capabilities.



imgsvc svchost group

Still Image Devices Service
Svchost Group imgsvc Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wiaservc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\stisvc
Full Description Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras



swprv svchost group

MicrosoftAr Volume Shadow Copy Service software provider
Svchost Group swprv Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k swprv SeBackupPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege
SeCreatePermanentPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeManageVolumePrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeIncreaseBasePriorityPrivilege
SeManageVolumePrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\swprv.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\swprv
Full Description 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 sta



WbioSvcGroup svchost group

Windows Biometric Service
Svchost Group WbioSvcGroup Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k WbioSvcGroup SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeAuditPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wbiosrvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WbioSrvc
Full Description 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.



wcssvc svchost group

WcsPlugInService DLL
Svchost Group wcssvc Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k wcssvc SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wcspluginservice.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WcsPlugInService
Full Description 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. Stoppi



WerSvcGroup svchost group

Windows Error Reporting Service
Svchost Group WerSvcGroup Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k WerSvcGroup SeDebugPrivilege
SeTcbPrivilege
SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\windows\system32\wersvc.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WerSvc
Full Description 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



secsvcs svchost group

Windows Defender Resource Module
Svchost Group secsvcs Privileges
Svchost Command C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k secsvcs SeImpersonatePrivilege
SeBackupPrivilege
SeRestorePrivilege
SeDebugPrivilege
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege
SeSecurityPrivilege
SeShutdownPrivilege
SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege
Executable File Name c:\program files\windows defender\msmpres.dll
Registry Key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WinDefend
Full Description Protection against spyware and potentially unwanted software



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