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# Services

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th>Service Display Name </th><th>Service (Registry Key)</th><th width="312">Description</th><th>Default Status</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>ActiveX Installer (AxInstSV)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AxInstSV+service+site:microsoft.com">AxInstSV</a></td><td>UAC validation to control the installation of Active-X controls via the internet.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Agent Activation Runtime_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AarSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">AarSvc_?????</a></td><td>Chatbot Runtime for activating Conversational agent applications - Clippy returns.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>AllJoyn Router Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AJRouter+service+site:microsoft.com">AJRouter</a></td><td>IoT integration.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>App Readiness</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AppReadiness+service+site:microsoft.com">AppReadiness</a></td><td>Runs at first logon to prepare apps for use.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Application Identity</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AppIDSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">AppIDSvc</a></td><td>Verify Application identity, used by AppLocker.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Application Information</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Appinfo+service+site:microsoft.com">Appinfo</a></td><td>Facilitates running applications with additional administrative privileges. If disabled those additional privileges will not be available.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Application Layer Gateway Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ALG+service+site:microsoft.com">ALG</a></td><td>Enables plugins for the now ancient internet connection sharing.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Application Management</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AppMgmt+service+site:microsoft.com">AppMgmt</a></td><td>Required for Group Policy software management, Not Available in Win 10 home.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AppXSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">AppXSvc</a></td><td>Windows Store integration. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>AssignedAccessManager Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AssignedAccessManagerSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">AssignedAccessManagerSvc</a></td><td>Kiosk mode, Not Available in Win 10 home.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Auto Time Zone Updater</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=tzautoupdate+service+site:microsoft.com">tzautoupdate</a></td><td>Automatically set the Time Zone.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>AVCTP service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BthAvctpSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">BthAvctpSvc</a></td><td>Audio Video Control TP service - Bluetooth / Wireless.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Background Intelligent Transfer Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BITS+service+site:microsoft.com">BITS</a></td><td>Transfer files.</td><td>Manual or Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Background Tasks Infrastructure Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BrokerInfrastructure+service+site:microsoft.com">BrokerInfrastructure</a></td><td>Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Base Filtering Engine</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BFE+service+site:microsoft.com">BFE</a></td><td>Manage Windows Firewall and IPsec policies and implements user mode filtering. Do not disable.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>BitLocker Drive Encryption Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BDESVC+service+site:microsoft.com">BDESVC</a></td><td>Secure startup and volume encryption.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Block Level Backup Engine Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wbengine+service+site:microsoft.com">wbengine</a></td><td>Used by Windows Backup.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BTAGService+service+site:microsoft.com">BTAGService</a></td><td>Bluetooth Audio - Wireless headsets.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Bluetooth Support Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=bthserv+service+site:microsoft.com">bthserv</a></td><td>Discovery of Bluetooth devices.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Bluetooth User Support Service_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BluetoothUserService_+service+site:microsoft.com">BluetoothUserService_?????</a></td><td>Bluetooth features.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>BranchCache</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PeerDistSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">PeerDistSvc</a></td><td>Used by Windows Update for download sharing on the local subnet.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Capability Access Manager Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=camsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">camsvc</a></td><td>Manage UWP apps.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>CaptureService_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CaptureService_+service+site:microsoft.com">CaptureService_?????</a></td><td>Screen Capture Service via the Windows.Grapics.Capture API.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Cellular Time</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=autotimesvc+service+site:microsoft.com">autotimesvc</a></td><td>Set the time based on NITZ messages from a mobile network.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Certificate Propagation</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CertPropSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">CertPropSvc</a></td><td>Manage certificates for Smart Card login.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Client License Service (ClipSVC)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ClipSVC+service+site:microsoft.com">ClipSVC</a></td><td>Support for Microsoft store, cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Clipboard User Service_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=cbdhsvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">cbdhsvc_?????</a></td><td>Clipboard.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>CNG Key Isolation</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=KeyIso+service+site:microsoft.com">KeyIso</a></td><td>Secure long lived keys for cryptographic operations.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>COM+ Event System</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=EventSystem+service+site:microsoft.com">EventSystem</a></td><td>COM Event notification service, required for COM+</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>COM+ System Application</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=COMSysApp+service+site:microsoft.com">COMSysApp</a></td><td>Network discovery of systems on local network.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Connected Devices Platform Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CDPSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">CDPSvc</a></td><td>Connected Devices Platform.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start, Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Connected Devices Platform User Service_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CDPUserSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">CDPUserSvc_?????</a></td><td>Connected Devices Platform.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Connected User Experiences and Telemetry</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DiagTrack+service+site:microsoft.com">DiagTrack</a></td><td>Feedback and Diagnostics.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>ConsentUX_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ConsentUxUserSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">ConsentUxUserSvc_?????</a></td><td>Connect and pair WiFi and Bluetooth devices, ConnectUX.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Contact Data_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PimIndexMaintenanceSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">PimIndexMaintenanceSvc_?????</a></td><td>Indexes contact data for fast contact searching.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>CoreMessaging</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CoreMessagingRegistrar+service+site:microsoft.com">CoreMessagingRegistrar</a></td><td>Cannot be disabled. Manages communication between system components.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Credential Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=VaultSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">VaultSvc</a></td><td>Secure storage and retrieval of credentials. Control Panel: Credential Manager.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>CredentialEnrollmentManagerUserSvc_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CredentialEnrollmentManagerUserSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">CredentialEnrollmentManagerUserSvc_?????</a></td><td>Credential Enrolment Manager.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Cryptographic Services</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CryptSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">CryptSvc</a></td><td>Manage root certificates.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Data Sharing Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DsSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">DsSvc</a></td><td>Data brokering between applications.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Data Usage</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DusmSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">DusmSvc</a></td><td>Network data usage,data limit/metered networks.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>DCOM Server Process Launcher</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DcomLaunch+service+site:microsoft.com">DcomLaunch</a></td><td>Required for COM and DCOM object activation requests.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Delivery Optimization</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DoSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">DoSvc</a></td><td>Content delivery Optimisation.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Device Association Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DeviceAssociationService+service+site:microsoft.com">DeviceAssociationService</a></td><td>Pairing between the system and wired or wireless devices.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Device Install Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DeviceInstall+service+site:microsoft.com">DeviceInstall</a></td><td>Recognise new hardware, do not disable.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Device Management Enrollment Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DmEnrollmentSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">DmEnrollmentSvc</a></td><td>Device enrolment/management.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Device Management Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Push message Routing Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=dmwappushservice+service+site:microsoft.com">dmwappushservice</a></td><td>WAP - Sync device sessions.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Device Setup Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DsmSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">DsmSvc</a></td><td>Install device drivers.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>DeviceAssociationBroker_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DeviceAssociationBrokerSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">DeviceAssociationBrokerSvc_?????</a></td><td>Pair devices.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>DevicePicker_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DevicePickerUserSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">DevicePickerUserSvc_?????</a></td><td>Manage Miracast DLNA and DIAL UI.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>DevicesFlow_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DevicesFlowUserSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">DevicesFlowUserSvc_?????</a></td><td>Connect and pair WiFi and Bluetooth devices, ConnectUX/PC settings.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>DevQuery Background Discovery Broker</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DevQueryBroker+service+site:microsoft.com">DevQueryBroker</a></td><td>Enable apps to discover devices with a background task.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>DHCP Client</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Dhcp+service+site:microsoft.com">Dhcp</a></td><td>Allocate an IP address to this computer automatically.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Diagnostic Execution Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=diagsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">diagsvc</a></td><td>Enable troubleshooting support.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Diagnostic Policy Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DPS+service+site:microsoft.com">DPS</a></td><td>Enable problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Diagnostic Service Host</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WdiServiceHost+service+site:microsoft.com">WdiServiceHost</a></td><td>Diagnostics for Local Services.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Diagnostic System Host</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WdiSystemHost+service+site:microsoft.com">WdiSystemHost</a></td><td>Diagnostics for the Local System.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>DialogBlockingService</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DialogBlockingService+service+site:microsoft.com">DialogBlockingService</a></td><td>DialogBlockingService</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Display Enhancement Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DisplayEnhancementService+service+site:microsoft.com">DisplayEnhancementService</a></td><td>Brightness.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Display Policy Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=DispBrokerDesktopSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">DispBrokerDesktopSvc</a></td><td>Connection and configuration of local and remote displays.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Distributed Link Tracking Client</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TrkWks+service+site:microsoft.com">TrkWks</a></td><td>Attempt to maintain valid links between NTFS files across a network.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Distributed Transaction Coordinator</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=MSDTC+service+site:microsoft.com">MSDTC</a></td><td>Co-ordinate transactions between resource managers, database, file and message queues.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>DNS Client</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Dnscache+service+site:microsoft.com">Dnscache</a></td><td>Cache DNS queries and register the computername.</td><td>Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Downloaded Maps Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=MapsBroker+service+site:microsoft.com">MapsBroker</a></td><td>Windows/Bing maps.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Embedded Mode</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=embeddedmode+service+site:microsoft.com">embeddedmode</a></td><td>Activate background applications.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Encrypting File System (EFS)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=EFS+service+site:microsoft.com">EFS</a></td><td>Allow storage of encrypted files on NTFS file systems.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Enterprise App Management Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=EntAppSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">EntAppSvc</a></td><td>Cannot be disabled. Enterprise Application management.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Extensible Authentication Protocol</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Eaphost+service+site:microsoft.com">Eaphost</a></td><td>Network Authentication - VPN NAP and Wireless.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>File History Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=fhsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">fhsvc</a></td><td>Used by Windows Backup.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Function Discovery Provider Host</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=fdPHost+service+site:microsoft.com">fdPHost</a></td><td>Network discovery and Web Service discovery.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Function Discovery Resource Publication</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=FDResPub+service+site:microsoft.com">FDResPub</a></td><td>Publish this computer and resources over the network.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>GameDVR and Broadcast User Service_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=BcastDVRUserService_+service+site:microsoft.com">BcastDVRUserService_?????</a></td><td>Game recordings and Live broadcasts. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Geolocation Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=lfsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">lfsvc</a></td><td>Manage Geofences - a geographic location with associated events.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>GraphicsPerfSvc</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=GraphicsPerfSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">GraphicsPerfSvc</a></td><td>Monitor graphics performance.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Group Policy Client</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=gpsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">gpsvc</a></td><td>Cannot be disabled. Apply admin settings through group policy.</td><td>Automatic (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Human Interface Device Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=hidserv+service+site:microsoft.com">hidserv</a></td><td>Activate and maintain hot buttons on keyboards and other controls.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>HV Host Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=HvHost+service+site:microsoft.com">HvHost</a></td><td>Hyper-V interface for performance counters.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Data Exchange Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmickvpexchange+service+site:microsoft.com">vmickvpexchange</a></td><td>Hyper-V interface for data exchange.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Guest Service Interface</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmicguestinterface+service+site:microsoft.com">vmicguestinterface</a></td><td>Hyper-V interface for VM services.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Guest Shutdown Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmicshutdown+service+site:microsoft.com">vmicshutdown</a></td><td>Hyper-V interface for VM shutdown.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Heartbeat Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmicheartbeat+service+site:microsoft.com">vmicheartbeat</a></td><td>Hyper-V identify frozen VMs.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V PowerShell Direct Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmicvmsession+service+site:microsoft.com">vmicvmsession</a></td><td>Hyper-V interface for PowerShell.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmicrdv+service+site:microsoft.com">vmicrdv</a></td><td>Hyper-V desktop interface. Not Available in Win 10 home.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Time Synchronization Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmictimesync+service+site:microsoft.com">vmictimesync</a></td><td>Hyper-V time sync.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Requestor</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vmicvss+service+site:microsoft.com">vmicvss</a></td><td>Hyper-V shadow copy/backup.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=IKEEXT+service+site:microsoft.com">IKEEXT</a></td><td>Internet Key exchange.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SharedAccess+service+site:microsoft.com">SharedAccess</a></td><td>Provides NAT/name resolution for small office networks. Very rarely needed.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>IP Helper</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=iphlpsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">iphlpsvc</a></td><td>IPv6 translation.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>IP Translation Configuration Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=IpxlatCfgSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">IpxlatCfgSvc</a></td><td>IPv6 translation.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>IPsec Policy Agent</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PolicyAgent+service+site:microsoft.com">PolicyAgent</a></td><td>Network level peer authentication. Enforces IPsec policies.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=KtmRm+service+site:microsoft.com">KtmRm</a></td><td>Co-ordinates distributed transactions. MSDTC/KTM.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Language Experience Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=LxpSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">LxpSvc</a></td><td>Deployment infrastructure for configuring additional languages.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=lltdsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">lltdsvc</a></td><td>Creates a Network map describing each PC and device.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Local Profile Assistant Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wlpasvc+service+site:microsoft.com">wlpasvc</a></td><td>Profile management for local subscriber identity modules.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Local Session Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=LSM+service+site:microsoft.com">LSM</a></td><td>Cannot be disabled. Manage local user sessions.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>MessagingService_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=MessagingService_+service+site:microsoft.com">MessagingService_?????</a></td><td>Text Messaging.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft (R) Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=diagnosticshub.standardcollector.service+service+site:microsoft.com">diagnosticshub.standardcollector.service</a></td><td>Collect real-time Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) events.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wlidsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">wlidsvc</a></td><td>Running if using MS account to log in to computer.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft App-V Client</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AppVClient+service+site:microsoft.com">AppVClient</a></td><td>Manage App-V users and virtual applications. Not Available in Win 10 home.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=MSiSCSI+service+site:microsoft.com">MSiSCSI</a></td><td>Manage iSCSI devices.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Keyboard Filter</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=MsKeyboardFilter+service+site:microsoft.com">MsKeyboardFilter</a></td><td>Control keystroke filtering and mapping.</td><td>Not Installed (Disabled)</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Passport</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NgcSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">NgcSvc</a></td><td>Process isolation for cryptographic keys. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Passport Container</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NgcCtnrSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">NgcCtnrSvc</a></td><td>Manage Local user identity keys and smartcard access. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=swprv+service+site:microsoft.com">swprv</a></td><td>Volume Shadow Copy. Used by Windows Backup.</td><td>Manual (Runs at boot, then stops)</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Storage Spaces SMP</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=smphost+service+site:microsoft.com">smphost</a></td><td>Manage storage pools with multiple disks (WSS).</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Store Install Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=InstallService+service+site:microsoft.com">InstallService</a></td><td>Microsoft Store.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Microsoft Windows SMS Router Service.</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SmsRouter+service+site:microsoft.com">SmsRouter</a></td><td>Route messages.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Natural Authentication</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NaturalAuthentication+service+site:microsoft.com">NaturalAuthentication</a></td><td>Signal aggregator service for automatic device lock/unlock.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Net.Msmq/Net.Pipe/Net.Tcp Listener Adapter</td><td>NetMsmqActivator/NetPipeActivator/NetTcpActivator</td><td> </td><td>Not installed</td></tr><tr><td>Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service</td><td> </td><td>Provides ability to share TCP ports over net.tcp</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Netlogon</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Netlogon+service+site:microsoft.com">Netlogon</a></td><td>Connect to a domain controller.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Network Connected Devices Auto-Setup</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NcdAutoSetup+service+site:microsoft.com">NcdAutoSetup</a></td><td>Discover and install qualified devices.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Network Connection Broker</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NcbService+service+site:microsoft.com">NcbService</a></td><td>Broker connections between Windows store apps and the internet.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Network Connections</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Netman+service+site:microsoft.com">Netman</a></td><td>Manage network and Dial-up connections.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Network Connectivity Assistant</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NcaSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">NcaSvc</a></td><td>DirectAccess status notification.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Network List Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=netprofm+service+site:microsoft.com">netprofm</a></td><td>Identify networks.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Network Location Awareness</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NlaSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">NlaSvc</a></td><td>Notify changes in the network configuration.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Network Setup Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=NetSetupSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">NetSetupSvc</a></td><td>Manage installation and configuration of network drivers.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Network Store Interface Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=nsi+service+site:microsoft.com">nsi</a></td><td>Network notifications for user mode clients.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Offline Files</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=CscService+service+site:microsoft.com">CscService</a></td><td>Perform offline maintenance on the offline files cache. Not Available in Win 10 home.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>OpenSSH Authentication Agent</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ssh-agent+service+site:microsoft.com">ssh-agent</a></td><td>Agent to hold private keys used for public key authentication.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Optimize drives</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=defragsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">defragsvc</a></td><td>Optimise file storage by defragmenting on disc.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Parental Controls</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WpcMonSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WpcMonSvc</a></td><td>Enforces parental controls in Windows.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Payments and NFC/SE Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SEMgrSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">SEMgrSvc</a></td><td>Manage payments and Near Field Communication (NFC) based secure elements.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Peer Name Resolution Protocol</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PNRPsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">PNRPsvc</a></td><td>Enable serverless peer name resolution over the internet (Remote Assistance).</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Peer Networking Grouping</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=p2psvc+service+site:microsoft.com">p2psvc</a></td><td>Enables multi-party communication using peer-peer grouping. (Home Group).</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Peer Networking Identity Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=p2pimsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">p2pimsvc</a></td><td>Identity services for peer Name resolution and peer-peer grouping services.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Performance Counter DLL Host</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PerfHost+service+site:microsoft.com">PerfHost</a></td><td>Enable remote users and 64 bit processes to query perf counters provided by 32-bit DLLs.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Performance Logs &#x26; Alerts</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=pla+service+site:microsoft.com">pla</a></td><td>Collect performance data from local or remote computers.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Phone Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PhoneSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">PhoneSvc</a></td><td>Manage the telephony state.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Plug and Play</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PlugPlay+service+site:microsoft.com">PlugPlay</a></td><td>Recognise new hardware. Do not disable.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>PNRP Machine Name Publication Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PNRPAutoReg+service+site:microsoft.com">PNRPAutoReg</a></td><td>Publish a machine name using Peer name resolution protocol.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Portable Device Enumerator Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WPDBusEnum+service+site:microsoft.com">WPDBusEnum</a></td><td>Enforce group policy for removable mass storage devices. Enables transferring and synchronising content.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Power</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Power+service+site:microsoft.com">Power</a></td><td>Manage power policy and power policy notifications.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Print Spooler</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Spooler+service+site:microsoft.com">Spooler</a></td><td>Spool print jobs. Do not disable.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Printer Extensions and Notifications</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PrintNotify+service+site:microsoft.com">PrintNotify</a></td><td>Open custom printer dialogue boxes and handle notifications from a remote print server or printer.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>PrintWorkflow_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PrintWorkflowUserSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">PrintWorkflowUserSvc_?????</a></td><td>Print Workflow. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wercplsupport+service+site:microsoft.com">wercplsupport</a></td><td>System level problem reports.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Program Compatibility Assistant Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PcaSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">PcaSvc</a></td><td>Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA)</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Quality Windows Audio Video Experience</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=QWAVE+service+site:microsoft.com">QWAVE</a></td><td>Platform for A/V streaming applications on IP home networks.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Radio Management Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RmSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">RmSvc</a></td><td>Radio Management and Airplane Mode - wireless comms / Bluetooth.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Recommended Troubleshooting Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TroubleshootingSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">TroubleshootingSvc</a></td><td>Automatic mitigation for known problems and recommended troubleshooting options.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Access Auto Connection Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RasAuto+service+site:microsoft.com">RasAuto</a></td><td>Automatically connect to a remote network whenever a DNS name is used.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Access Connection Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RasMan+service+site:microsoft.com">RasMan</a></td><td>Manage Dial-Up and VPM connections.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Desktop Configuration</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SessionEnv+service+site:microsoft.com">SessionEnv</a></td><td>Remote Desktop related activities, temporary folders,themes and certificates.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Desktop Services</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TermService+service+site:microsoft.com">TermService</a></td><td>Allow users to connect interactively with a remote computer. To prevent remote use of this computer clear the checkboxes on the Remote tab of the system properties control panel item.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=UmRdpService+service+site:microsoft.com">UmRdpService</a></td><td>Allow redirection of Printers/Drivers/Ports for RDP connections.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Procedure Call (RPC)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RpcSs+service+site:microsoft.com">RpcSs</a></td><td>Object activation for COM and DCOM. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RpcLocator+service+site:microsoft.com">RpcLocator</a></td><td>No functionality in Windows 10, this is provided for Application Compatibility.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Remote Registry</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RemoteRegistry+service+site:microsoft.com">RemoteRegistry</a></td><td>Enable remote users to modify the registry on this computer.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Retail Demo Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RetailDemo+service+site:microsoft.com">RetailDemo</a></td><td>Allows running the <a href="https://www.howtogeek.com/329152/stupid-geek-tricks-how-to-enable-windows-10s-hidden-retail-demo-mode/">Retail Demo mode</a> which will erase all files and restore Windows to a factory default. You may prefer to disable this.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Routing and Remote Access</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RemoteAccess+service+site:microsoft.com">RemoteAccess</a></td><td>LAN and WAN routing to other businesses.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>RPC Endpoint Mapper</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RpcEptMapper+service+site:microsoft.com">RpcEptMapper</a></td><td>Resolve RPC interface identifiers to a transport endpoint. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Runtime Broker</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=RuntimeBroker+service+site:microsoft.com">RuntimeBroker</a></td><td>Microsoft core process, manages permissions for all universal (Windows Store) apps.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Secondary Logon</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=seclogon+service+site:microsoft.com">seclogon</a></td><td>Enable starting processes under alternate credentials.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SstpSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">SstpSvc</a></td><td>SSTP VPN Capability.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Security Accounts Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SamSs+service+site:microsoft.com">SamSs</a></td><td>Allows SAM to accept request from other services.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Security Center</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wscsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">wscsvc</a></td><td>Monitor and report security health settings: Firewall, Anti-Virus,Anti-Spyware.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Sensor Data Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SensorDataService+service+site:microsoft.com">SensorDataService</a></td><td>Delivers data from a variety of sensors.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Sensor Monitoring Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SensrSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">SensrSvc</a></td><td>Monitor sensors to expose data and user state e.g. Adjust brightness.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Sensor Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SensorService+service+site:microsoft.com">SensorService</a></td><td>Manage Simple Device Orientation (SDO) and History for sensors. Reports device orientation changes.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Server</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=LanmanServer+service+site:microsoft.com">LanmanServer</a></td><td>File, Print and named pipe sharing over the network.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Shared PC Account Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=shpamsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">shpamsvc</a></td><td>Manage profiles and accounts on a SharedPC configured device.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Shell Hardware Detection</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ShellHWDetection+service+site:microsoft.com">ShellHWDetection</a></td><td>Autoplay notification.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Smart Card</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SCardSvr+service+site:microsoft.com">SCardSvr</a></td><td>Support for Smart Card login/logout.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Smart Card Device Enumeration Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ScDeviceEnum+service+site:microsoft.com">ScDeviceEnum</a></td><td>Support for Smart Card login/logout.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Smart Card Removal Policy</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SCPolicySvc+service+site:microsoft.com">SCPolicySvc</a></td><td>Support for Smart Card login/logout.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>SNMP Trap</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SNMPTRAP+service+site:microsoft.com">SNMPTRAP</a></td><td>Handle Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent messages.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Software Protection</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=sppsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">sppsvc</a></td><td>Download and install Digital Licences. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start,Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Spatial Data Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SharedRealitySvc+service+site:microsoft.com">SharedRealitySvc</a></td><td>Virtual Reality data manager.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Spot Verifier</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=svsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">svsvc</a></td><td>Verify potential file system corruptions.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>SSDP Discovery</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SSDPSRV+service+site:microsoft.com">SSDPSRV</a></td><td>Discover UPnP /SSDP devices. Enables SSDP device discovery. Can be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>State Repository Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=StateRepository+service+site:microsoft.com">StateRepository</a></td><td>Reports Application State. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Still Image Acquisition Events</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WiaRpc+service+site:microsoft.com">WiaRpc</a></td><td>Launch applications associated with still image acquisition.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=StorSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">StorSvc</a></td><td>Adds 'System Volume Information' folder to external USB memory devices. Required for Windows Store.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Storage Tiers Management</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TieringEngineService+service+site:microsoft.com">TieringEngineService</a></td><td>Optimise the placement of data in storage tiers on all tiered storage spaces.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Sync Host_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=OneSyncSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">OneSyncSvc_?????</a></td><td>Sync mail, contacts calendar and other user data.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start)</td></tr><tr><td>SysMain</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SysMain+service+site:microsoft.com">SysMain</a></td><td>Tune system performance over time.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>System Event Notification Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SENS+service+site:microsoft.com">SENS</a></td><td>Monitor system events and notify COM+ subscribers.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>System Events Broker</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SystemEventsBroker+service+site:microsoft.com">SystemEventsBroker</a></td><td>Co-ordinates background work for WinRT. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SgrmBroker+service+site:microsoft.com">SgrmBroker</a></td><td>Attests to Windows platform integrity.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Task Scheduler</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Schedule+service+site:microsoft.com">Schedule</a></td><td>Schedule Automated Tasks. Cannot be Stopped or disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=lmhosts+service+site:microsoft.com">lmhosts</a></td><td>Provides NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) Enables sharing Files, Printers and logon to the network.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Telephony</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TapiSrv+service+site:microsoft.com">TapiSrv</a></td><td>Support for programs that control telephony devices.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Themes</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Themes+service+site:microsoft.com">Themes</a></td><td>User Theme Management.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Time Broker</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TimeBrokerSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">TimeBrokerSvc</a></td><td>Background work for WinRT application.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TabletInputService+service+site:microsoft.com">TabletInputService</a></td><td>Enables touch keyboard and handwriting panel pan and ink functionality.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Update Orchestrator Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=UsoSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">UsoSvc</a></td><td>Manages Windows Updates.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>UPnP Device Host</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=upnphost+service+site:microsoft.com">upnphost</a></td><td>Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>User Data Access_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=UserDataSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">UserDataSvc_?????</a></td><td>Provides apps access to structured user data, including contact info, calendars, messages. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>User Data Storage_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=UnistoreSvc_+service+site:microsoft.com">UnistoreSvc_?????</a></td><td>Handles storage of structured user data, including contact info, calendars, messages.Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>User Experience Virtualization Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=UevAgentService+service+site:microsoft.com">UevAgentService</a></td><td>Support for the roaming of OS and application settings. Not Available in Win 10 home.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>User Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=UserManager+service+site:microsoft.com">UserManager</a></td><td>Support for Multi-User interaction.</td><td>Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>User Profile Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=ProfSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">ProfSvc</a></td><td>Loading and unloading of user profiles.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Virtual Disk</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=vds+service+site:microsoft.com">vds</a></td><td>Magagement of disks and volumes.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Volume Shadow Copy</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=VSS+service+site:microsoft.com">VSS</a></td><td>Manages and implements Volume Shadow copies used for backup and other purposes.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Volumetric Audio Compositor Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=VacSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">VacSvc</a></td><td>Hosts spacial analysis for mixed reality audio simulation.</td><td>Not Installed</td></tr><tr><td>WalletService</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WalletService+service+site:microsoft.com">WalletService</a></td><td>Objects used by clients of the wallet.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>WarpJITSvc</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WarpJITSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WarpJITSvc</a></td><td>JIT out of process service for Windows Advanced Rasterization Platform (WARP) when running with Arbitrary Code Guard (ACG) enabled.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Web Account Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TokenBroker+service+site:microsoft.com">TokenBroker</a></td><td>Provide single sign on to apps and services.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>WebClient</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WebClient+service+site:microsoft.com">WebClient</a></td><td>Enable Windows based programs to create access and modify internet based files.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Wi-Fi Direct Services Connection Manager Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WFDSConMgrSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WFDSConMgrSvc</a></td><td>Connect to wireless display and/or dock.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Audio</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Audiosrv+service+site:microsoft.com">Audiosrv</a></td><td>Manage Audio.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Audio Endpoint Builder</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=AudioEndpointBuilder+service+site:microsoft.com">AudioEndpointBuilder</a></td><td>Manage Audio devices.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Backup</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SDRSVC+service+site:microsoft.com">SDRSVC</a></td><td>Windows Backup.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Biometric Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WbioSrvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WbioSrvc</a></td><td>Capture and edit biometric data without gaining direct access to any biometric hardware or samples.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Camera Frame Server</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=FrameServer+service+site:microsoft.com">FrameServer</a></td><td>Access video frames from camera devices.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wcncsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">wcncsvc</a></td><td>Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) protocol.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Connection Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Wcmsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">Wcmsvc</a></td><td>Makes automatic connect/disconnect decisions based on the network connectivity options currently available to the PC.</td><td>Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Sense+service+site:microsoft.com">Sense</a></td><td>Security event monitor. Not Available in Win 10 home</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WdNisSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WdNisSvc</a></td><td>Anti-Virus Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Defender Antivirus Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WinDefend+service+site:microsoft.com">WinDefend</a></td><td>Malware detection. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Defender Firewall</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=mpssvc+service+site:microsoft.com">mpssvc</a></td><td>Firewall. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Encryption Provider Host Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WEPHOSTSVC+service+site:microsoft.com">WEPHOSTSVC</a></td><td>Exchange Active Sync (EAS) policies for Email encryption with 3rd parties.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Error Reporting Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WerSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WerSvc</a></td><td>Allows errors to be reported.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Event Collector</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Wecsvc+service+site:microsoft.com">Wecsvc</a></td><td>Remote event log management.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Event Log</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=EventLog+service+site:microsoft.com">EventLog</a></td><td>Manage and query event logs.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Font Cache Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=FontCache+service+site:microsoft.com">FontCache</a></td><td>Cache font data.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=stisvc+service+site:microsoft.com">stisvc</a></td><td>Image acquisition for scanners and cameras.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Insider Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wisvc+service+site:microsoft.com">wisvc</a></td><td>Used only for Windows insider - beta testing of new versions of Windows.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Installer</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=msiserver+service+site:microsoft.com">msiserver</a></td><td>Install applications from an .MSI or .MSP package. Cannot be disabled.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows License Manager Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=LicenseManager+service+site:microsoft.com">LicenseManager</a></td><td>Windows Store.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Management Instrumentation</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=Winmgmt+service+site:microsoft.com">Winmgmt</a></td><td>Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Management Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WManSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WManSvc</a></td><td>Provisioning and enrolment services.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WMPNetworkSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WMPNetworkSvc</a></td><td>Share Windows Media Player libraries with other devices using PnP.</td><td>Disabled</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=MixedRealityOpenXRSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">MixedRealityOpenXRSvc</a></td><td>Enable Mixed reality OpenXR runtime.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Mobile Hotspot Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=icssvc+service+site:microsoft.com">icssvc</a></td><td>Share a Mobile Data Connection with another device.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Modules Installer</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=TrustedInstaller+service+site:microsoft.com">TrustedInstaller</a></td><td>Windows Update, installer service.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Perception Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=spectrum+service+site:microsoft.com">spectrum</a></td><td>Virtual Reality Service.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Perception Simulation Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=perceptionsimulation+service+site:microsoft.com">perceptionsimulation</a></td><td>Enables spatial perception simulation - camera and spatial input simulation.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=FontCache3.0+service+site:microsoft.com">FontCache3.0.0.0</a></td><td>Optimise the performance of WPF applications by caching commonly used files.</td><td>Not Installed (Manual)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Push Notifications System Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WpnService+service+site:microsoft.com">WpnService</a></td><td>Push Notifications.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Push Notifications User Service_?????</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WpnUserService_+service+site:microsoft.com">WpnUserService_?????</a></td><td>Local and push notifications: tile, toast and raw.</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows PushToInstall Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=PushToInstall+service+site:microsoft.com">PushToInstall</a></td><td>Windows Store.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WinRM+service+site:microsoft.com">WinRM</a></td><td>Remote Management.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Search</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WSearch+service+site:microsoft.com">WSearch</a></td><td>Search content indexing.</td><td>Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Security Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=SecurityHealthService+service+site:microsoft.com">SecurityHealthService</a></td><td>Device protection.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Time</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=W32Time+service+site:microsoft.com">W32Time</a></td><td>Date and Time Synchronisation.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Update</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wuauserv+service+site:microsoft.com">wuauserv</a></td><td>Windows Update.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Update Medic Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WaaSMedicSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WaaSMedicSvc</a></td><td>Remediation and protection of Windows Update components.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WinHttpAutoProxySvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WinHttpAutoProxySvc</a></td><td>Web Proxy Auto-Discovery over HTTP.</td><td>Manual (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>Wired AutoConfig</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=dot3svc+service+site:microsoft.com">dot3svc</a></td><td>IEEE 802.1 authentication over Ethernet.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>WLAN AutoConfig</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WlanSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WlanSvc</a></td><td>Connect and Disconnect from a Wireless LAN, it is strongly recommended that this service is left set to Automatic if a Wireless Card is installed.</td><td>Automatic</td></tr><tr><td>WMI Performance Adapter</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=wmiApSrv+service+site:microsoft.com">wmiApSrv</a></td><td>Provide performance information from WMI providers to clients on the network.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Work Folders</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=workfolderssvc+service+site:microsoft.com">workfolderssvc</a></td><td>Sync files with the Work Folders server enabling you to use the files on any PC where you have setup Work Folders.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Workstation</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=LanmanWorkstation+service+site:microsoft.com">LanmanWorkstation</a></td><td>Connect to remote servers using SMB 2.0 or 3.0</td><td>Automatic (Running)</td></tr><tr><td>WWAN AutoConfig</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=WwanSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">WwanSvc</a></td><td>Manages Mobile <a href="https://virginmedia-is-evil.com/">Broadband</a> Data Connections (GSM and CDMA) by auto-configuring the network.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Xbox Accessory Management Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=XboxGipSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">XboxGipSvc</a></td><td>Xbox Accessories.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Xbox Live Auth Manager</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=XblAuthManager+service+site:microsoft.com">XblAuthManager</a></td><td>Xbox Authentication.</td><td>Manual</td></tr><tr><td>Xbox Live Game Save</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=XblGameSave+service+site:microsoft.com">XblGameSave</a></td><td>Xbox sync with game server.</td><td>Manual (Trigger Start)</td></tr><tr><td>Xbox Live Networking Service</td><td><a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&#x26;ie=utf-8&#x26;oe=utf-8&#x26;q=XboxNetApiSvc+service+site:microsoft.com">XboxNetApiSvc</a></td><td>Xbox API.</td><td>Manual</td></tr></tbody></table>