Name Description Status Startup Type Log On As

Alerter Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the s

ervice is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them
. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fa
il to start. Started Automatic Local Service
Application Layer Gateway Service Provides support for 3rd party protocol
plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall.
Automatic Local Service
Ati HotKey Poller Automatic Local System
Avira AntiVir Guard Bietet permanenten Schutz vor Viren und Malware mit der
AntiVir Suchengine. Started Automatic Local System
Avira AntiVir Planer Dienst zur Steuerung von Avira AntiVir Personal - Free A
ntivirus Prüfaufträgen und Updates. Started Automatic Local System
Computer Browser Maintains an updated list of computers on the network an
d supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is sto
pped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled,
any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Started Automati
c Local System
Crypkey License Automatic Local System
Cryptographic Services Provides three management services: Catalog Database Ser
vice, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, wh
ich adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this
computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. I
f this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly.
If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fai
l to start. Started Automatic Local System
DCOM Server Process Launcher Provides launch functionality for DCOM services.
Started Automatic Local System
DHCP Client Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP add
resses and DNS names. Started Automatic Local System
Distributed Link Tracking Client Maintains links between NTFS files withi
n a computer or across computers in a network domain. Started Automatic
Local System
DNS Client Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this comp
uter. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS
names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disable
d, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Started
Automatic Network Service
Event Log Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and
components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped.
Started Automatic Local System
HID Input Service Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices
(HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboa
rds, 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.
Started Automatic Local System
IPSEC Services Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) an
d the IP security driver. Started Automatic Local System
Logical Disk Manager Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk
volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for configura
tion. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration informat
ion may become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that expli
citly depend on it will fail to start. Started Automatic Local System
Plug and Play Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes wi
th little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in sy
stem instability. Started Automatic Local System
Protected Storage Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as p
rivate keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users.
Started Automatic Local System
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellan
eous RPC services. Started Automatic 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 servi
ce is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Started Automatic Local System
Security Accounts Manager Stores security information for local user accou
nts. Started Automatic Local System
Security Center Monitors system security settings and configurations. Started
Automatic Local System
Server Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this c
omputer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If thi
s service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to st
art. Started Automatic Local System
Shell Hardware Detection Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware eve
nts. Started Automatic Local System
System Event Notification Tracks system events such as Windows logon, netw
ork, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events.
Started Automatic Local System
System Restore Service Performs system restore functions. To stop service, turn
off System Restore from the System Restore tab in My Computer->Properties
Started Automatic Local System
Task Scheduler Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this
computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their sche
duled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on
it will fail to start. Started Automatic Local System
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service
and NetBIOS name resolution. Started Automatic Local Service
Themes Provides user experience theme management. Started Automatic
Local System
TrueVector Internet Monitor Monitors internet traffic and generates alerts f
or disallowed access. Started Automatic Local System
TunngleService Automatic Local System
WebClient Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Int
ernet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be avail
able. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it wil
l fail to start. Started Automatic Local Service
Windows Audio Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this servic
e is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this serv
ice is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Started Automatic Local System
Windows Driver Foundation - User-mode Driver Framework Manages user-mode driver
host processes Started Automatic Local System
Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) Provides network address
translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services f
or a home or small office network. Started Automatic Local System
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) Provides image acquisition services for scanners
and cameras. Started Automatic Local System
Windows Management Instrumentation Provides a common interface and object m
odel to access management information about operating system, devices, applicati
ons and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will n
ot function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly
depend on it will fail to start. Started Automatic Local System
Windows Time Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and serve
rs in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization wil
l be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depe
nd on it will fail to start.
Started Automatic Local System
Wireless Zero Configuration Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11
adapters Started Automatic Local System
Workstation Creates and maintains client network connections to remote serve
rs. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this s
ervice is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start
. Started Automatic Local System
ATKGFNEX Service Disabled Local System
Automatic Updates Enables the download and installation of Windows updates
. If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the Automat
ic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site. Disabled
Local System
Java Quick Starter Prefetches JRE files for faster startup of Java applets
and applications Disabled Local System
Lavasoft Ad-Aware Service Ad-Aware Service Disabled
Local System
PnkBstrA PunkBuster Service Component [v1029] http://www.evenbalance.com
Disabled Local System
PnkBstrB PunkBuster Service Component [v2.57 COD2] http://www.evenbalance
.com Disabled Local System
Routing and Remote Access Offers routing services to businesses in local a
rea and wide area network environments. Disabled Local System
Syntek AVStream USB2.0 WebCam Service Disabled Local Sy
stem
TOSHIBA Bluetooth Service Disabled Local System
.NET Runtime Optimization Service v2.0.50727_X86 Microsoft .NET Framework
NGEN Manual Local System
Application Management Provides software installation services such as Assign,
Publish, and Remove. Manual Local System
ASP.NET State Service Provides support for out-of-process session states for A
SP.NET. If this service is stopped, out-of-process requests will not be processe
d. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will f
ail to start. Manual Network Service
Background Intelligent Transfer Service Transfers files in the background using
idle network bandwidth. If the service is stopped, features such as Windows Upda
te, and MSN Explorer will be unable to automatically download programs and other
information. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend o
n it may fail to transfer files if they do not have a fail safe mechanism to tra
nsfer files directly through IE in case BITS has been disabled. Manual
Local System
ClipBook Enables ClipBook Viewer to store information and share it with r
emote computers. If the service is stopped, ClipBook Viewer will not be able to
share information with remote computers. If this service is disabled, any servic
es that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual Local Sy
stem
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 ab
le to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any s
ervices that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Started Manual
Local System
COM+ System Application Manages the configuration and tracking of Component Obje
ct Model (COM)+-based components. If the service is stopped, most COM+-based com
ponents will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services th
at explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual Local System
Distributed Transaction Coordinator Coordinates transactions that span multi
ple resource managers, such as databases, message queues, and file systems. If t
his service is stopped, these transactions will not occur. If this service is di
sabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manual Network Service
Dragon Age: Origins - Content Updater Manual Local System
Error Reporting Service Allows error reporting for services and applictions runn
ing in non-standard environments. Manual Local System
Extensible Authentication Protocol Service Provides windows clients Extensi
ble Authentication Protocol Service Manual Local System
Fast User Switching Compatibility Provides management for applications tha
t require assistance in a multiple user environment. Manual Local Sy
stem
Health Key and Certificate Management Service Manages health certificates and
keys (used by NAP) Manual Local System
Help and Support Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer.
If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If thi
s service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to st
art. Manual Local System
HTTP SSL This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (
HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this serv
ice is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manual Local System
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service Manages CD recording using Image Mastering Appli
cations Programming Interface (IMAPI). If this service is stopped, this computer
will be unable to record CDs. If this service is disabled, any services that ex
plicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual Local System
Indexing Service Indexes contents and properties of files on local and re
mote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying languag
e. Manual Local System
InstallDriver Table Manager Provides support for the Running Object Table fo
r InstallShield Drivers Manual Local System
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service Configures hard disk drives and
volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes and then stops.
Manual Local System
Messenger Transmits net send and Alerter service messages between clients
and servers. This service is not related to Windows Messenger. If this service i
s stopped, Alerter messages will not be transmitted. If this service is disabled
, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual
Local System
MS Software Shadow Copy Provider Manages software-based volume shadow cop
ies taken by the Volume Shadow Copy service. If this service is stopped, softwar
e-based volume shadow copies cannot be managed. If this service is disabled, any
services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual
Local System
Net Logon Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for
computers in a domain. Manual Local System
Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net
.tcp protocol. Manual Local Service
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing Enables an authorized user to access thi
s computer remotely by using NetMeeting over a corporate intranet. If this servi
ce is stopped, remote desktop sharing will be unavailable. If this service is di
sabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manual Local System
Network Access Protection Agent Allows windows clients to participate in Network
Access Protection Manual Local System
Network Connections Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections f
older, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections.
Started Manual Local System
Network DDE Provides network transport and security for Dynamic Data Exchang
e (DDE) for programs running on the same computer or on different computers. If
this service is stopped, DDE transport and security will be unavailable. If this
service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to sta
rt. Manual Local System
Network DDE DSDM Manages Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) network shares. If t
his service is stopped, DDE network shares will be unavailable. If this service
is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manual Local System
Network Location Awareness (NLA) Collects and stores network configuratio
n and location information, and notifies applications when this information chan
ges. Started Manual Local System
Network Provisioning Service Manages XML configuration files on a domain basi
s for automatic network provisioning. Manual Local System
NT LM Security Support Provider Provides security to remote procedure call (RPC)
programs that use transports other than named pipes. Manual Local Sy
stem
Performance Logs and Alerts Collects performance data from local or remote c
omputers based on preconfigured schedule parameters, then writes the data to a l
og or triggers an alert. If this service is stopped, performance information wil
l not be collected. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly de
pend on it will fail to start. Manual Network Service
Portable Media Serial Number Service Retrieves the serial number of any porta
ble media player connected to this computer. If this service is stopped, protect
ed content might not be down loaded to the device. Manual Local Sy
stem
Print Spooler Loads files to memory for later printing. Manual
Local System
QoS RSVP Provides network signaling and local traffic control setup funct
ionality for QoS-aware programs and control applets. Manual Local Sy
stem
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager Creates a connection to a remote network
whenever a program references a remote DNS or NetBIOS name or address.
Manual Local System
Remote Access Connection Manager Creates a network connection. Started
Manual Local System
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager Manages and controls Remote Assistance.
If this service is stopped, Remote Assistance will be unavailable. Before stoppi
ng this service, see the Dependencies tab of the Properties dialog box.
Manual Local System
Remote Packet Capture Protocol v.0 (experimental) Allows to capture traffi
c on this machine from a remote machine. Manual Local System
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator Manages the RPC name service database.
Manual Network Service
Remote Registry Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this compute
r. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on thi
s computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on
it will fail to start. Manual Local Service
Removable Storage Manual Local System
Smart Card Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. If this ser
vice is stopped, this computer will be unable to read smart cards. If this servi
ce is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Manual Local Service
SSDP Discovery Service Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network.
Started Manual Local Service
Telephony Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control
telephony devices and IP based voice connections on the local computer and, thro
ugh the LAN, on servers that are also running the service. Started Manual
Local System
Telnet Enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and s
upports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based co
mputers. If this service is stopped, remote user access to programs might be una
vailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start. Manual Local System
Terminal Services Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a
machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers
. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast Use
r Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server. Started Manual Local Sy
stem
Uninterruptible Power Supply Manages an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) co
nnected to the computer. Manual Local Service
Universal Plug and Play Device Host Provides support to host Universal Plug
and Play devices. Manual Local Service
Volume Shadow Copy Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for bac
kup and other purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavai
lable for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any servi
ces that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual Local Sy
stem
Windows CardSpace Securely enables the creation, management, and disclosur
e of digital identities. Manual Local System
Windows Installer Adds, modifies, and removes applications provided as a W
indows Installer (*.msi) package. If this service is disabled, any services that
explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Manual Local System
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions Provides systems managem
ent information to and from drivers. Manual Local System
Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0 Optimizes performance of
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications by caching commonly used fon
t data. WPF applications will start this service if it is not already running. I
t can be disabled, though doing so will degrade the performance of WPF applicati
ons. Manual Local Service
Wired AutoConfig This service performs IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethe
rnet interfaces Manual Local System
WMI Performance Adapter Provides performance library information from WMI HiPerf
providers. Manual Local System