Windows Services
ActiveX Installer (AxInstSV)
UAC validation to control the installation of Active-X controls via the internet.
Manual
Agent Activation Runtime_?????
Chatbot Runtime for activating Conversational agent applications - Clippy returns.
Manual
AllJoyn Router Service
IoT integration.
Manual (Trigger Start)
App Readiness
Runs at first logon to prepare apps for use.
Manual
Application Identity
Verify Application identity, used by AppLocker.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Application Information
Facilitates running applications with additional administrative privileges. If disabled those additional privileges will not be available.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
Application Layer Gateway Service
Enables plugins for the now ancient internet connection sharing.
Manual
Application Management
Required for Group Policy software management, Not Available in Win 10 home.
Manual
AppX Deployment Service (AppXSVC)
Windows Store integration. Cannot be disabled.
Manual
AssignedAccessManager Service
Kiosk mode, Not Available in Win 10 home.
Manual
Auto Time Zone Updater
Automatically set the Time Zone.
Disabled
AVCTP service
Audio Video Control TP service - Bluetooth / Wireless.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Transfer files.
Manual or Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)
Background Tasks Infrastructure Service
Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Running)
Base Filtering Engine
Manage Windows Firewall and IPsec policies and implements user mode filtering. Do not disable.
Automatic (Running)
BitLocker Drive Encryption Service
Secure startup and volume encryption.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Block Level Backup Engine Service
Used by Windows Backup.
Manual
Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service
Bluetooth Audio - Wireless headsets.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Bluetooth Support Service
Discovery of Bluetooth devices.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Bluetooth User Support Service_?????
Bluetooth features.
Manual (Trigger Start)
BranchCache
Used by Windows Update for download sharing on the local subnet.
Manual
Capability Access Manager Service
Manage UWP apps.
Manual
CaptureService_?????
Screen Capture Service via the Windows.Grapics.Capture API.
Manual
Cellular Time
Set the time based on NITZ messages from a mobile network.
Manual
Certificate Propagation
Manage certificates for Smart Card login.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Client License Service (ClipSVC)
Support for Microsoft store, cannot be disabled.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Clipboard User Service_?????
Clipboard.
Manual
CNG Key Isolation
Secure long lived keys for cryptographic operations.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
COM+ Event System
COM Event notification service, required for COM+
Manual
COM+ System Application
Network discovery of systems on local network.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Connected Devices Platform Service
Connected Devices Platform.
Automatic (Delayed Start, Trigger Start)
Connected Devices Platform User Service_?????
Connected Devices Platform.
Automatic (Running)
Connected User Experiences and Telemetry
Feedback and Diagnostics.
Automatic (Running)
ConsentUX_?????
Connect and pair WiFi and Bluetooth devices, ConnectUX.
Manual
Contact Data_?????
Indexes contact data for fast contact searching.
Manual
CoreMessaging
Cannot be disabled. Manages communication between system components.
Automatic (Running)
Credential Manager
Secure storage and retrieval of credentials. Control Panel: Credential Manager.
Manual
CredentialEnrollmentManagerUserSvc_?????
Credential Enrolment Manager.
Manual
Cryptographic Services
Manage root certificates.
Automatic (Running)
Data Sharing Service
Data brokering between applications.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Data Usage
Network data usage,data limit/metered networks.
Automatic (Running)
DCOM Server Process Launcher
Required for COM and DCOM object activation requests.
Automatic (Running)
Delivery Optimization
Content delivery Optimisation.
Automatic (Delayed Start)
Device Association Service
Pairing between the system and wired or wireless devices.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Device Install Service
Recognise new hardware, do not disable.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Device Management Enrollment Service
Device enrolment/management.
Manual
Device Management Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Push message Routing Service
WAP - Sync device sessions.
Manual
Device Setup Manager
Install device drivers.
Manual (Trigger Start)
DeviceAssociationBroker_?????
Pair devices.
Manual
DevicePicker_?????
Manage Miracast DLNA and DIAL UI.
Manual
DevicesFlow_?????
Connect and pair WiFi and Bluetooth devices, ConnectUX/PC settings.
Manual
DevQuery Background Discovery Broker
Enable apps to discover devices with a background task.
Manual (Trigger Start)
DHCP Client
Allocate an IP address to this computer automatically.
Automatic (Running)
Diagnostic Execution Service
Enable troubleshooting support.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Diagnostic Policy Service
Enable problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components.
Automatic (Running)
Diagnostic Service Host
Diagnostics for Local Services.
Manual (Running)
Diagnostic System Host
Diagnostics for the Local System.
Manual
DialogBlockingService
DialogBlockingService
Disabled
Display Enhancement Service
Brightness.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Display Policy Service
Connection and configuration of local and remote displays.
Automatic (Delayed Start)
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Attempt to maintain valid links between NTFS files across a network.
Automatic (Running)
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Co-ordinate transactions between resource managers, database, file and message queues.
Manual
DNS Client
Cache DNS queries and register the computername.
Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)
Downloaded Maps Manager
Windows/Bing maps.
Automatic (Delayed Start)
Embedded Mode
Activate background applications.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Allow storage of encrypted files on NTFS file systems.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Enterprise App Management Service
Cannot be disabled. Enterprise Application management.
Manual
Extensible Authentication Protocol
Network Authentication - VPN NAP and Wireless.
Manual
File History Service
Used by Windows Backup.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Function Discovery Provider Host
Network discovery and Web Service discovery.
Manual
Function Discovery Resource Publication
Publish this computer and resources over the network.
Manual (Running)
GameDVR and Broadcast User Service_?????
Game recordings and Live broadcasts. Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Geolocation Service
Manage Geofences - a geographic location with associated events.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
GraphicsPerfSvc
Monitor graphics performance.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Group Policy Client
Cannot be disabled. Apply admin settings through group policy.
Automatic (Trigger Start)
Human Interface Device Service
Activate and maintain hot buttons on keyboards and other controls.
Manual (Trigger Start)
HV Host Service
Hyper-V interface for performance counters.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Data Exchange Service
Hyper-V interface for data exchange.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Guest Service Interface
Hyper-V interface for VM services.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Guest Shutdown Service
Hyper-V interface for VM shutdown.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Heartbeat Service
Hyper-V identify frozen VMs.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V PowerShell Direct Service
Hyper-V interface for PowerShell.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Remote Desktop Virtualization Service
Hyper-V desktop interface. Not Available in Win 10 home.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Time Synchronization Service
Hyper-V time sync.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Hyper-V Volume Shadow Copy Requestor
Hyper-V shadow copy/backup.
Manual (Trigger Start)
IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules
Internet Key exchange.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Provides NAT/name resolution for small office networks. Very rarely needed.
Manual (Trigger Start)
IP Helper
IPv6 translation.
Automatic (Running)
IP Translation Configuration Service
IPv6 translation.
Manual (Trigger Start)
IPsec Policy Agent
Network level peer authentication. Enforces IPsec policies.
Manual (Trigger Start)
KtmRm for Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Co-ordinates distributed transactions. MSDTC/KTM.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Language Experience Service
Deployment infrastructure for configuring additional languages.
Manual
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper
Creates a Network map describing each PC and device.
Manual
Local Profile Assistant Service
Profile management for local subscriber identity modules.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Local Session Manager
Cannot be disabled. Manage local user sessions.
Automatic (Running)
MessagingService_?????
Text Messaging.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Microsoft (R) Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service
Collect real-time Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) events.
Manual
Microsoft Account Sign-in Assistant
Running if using MS account to log in to computer.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Microsoft App-V Client
Manage App-V users and virtual applications. Not Available in Win 10 home.
Disabled
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service
Manage iSCSI devices.
Manual
Microsoft Keyboard Filter
Control keystroke filtering and mapping.
Not Installed (Disabled)
Microsoft Passport
Process isolation for cryptographic keys. Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Microsoft Passport Container
Manage Local user identity keys and smartcard access. Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider
Volume Shadow Copy. Used by Windows Backup.
Manual (Runs at boot, then stops)
Microsoft Storage Spaces SMP
Manage storage pools with multiple disks (WSS).
Manual
Microsoft Store Install Service
Microsoft Store.
Manual
Microsoft Windows SMS Router Service.
Route messages.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Natural Authentication
Signal aggregator service for automatic device lock/unlock.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Net.Msmq/Net.Pipe/Net.Tcp Listener Adapter
NetMsmqActivator/NetPipeActivator/NetTcpActivator
Not installed
Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Provides ability to share TCP ports over net.tcp
Disabled
Netlogon
Connect to a domain controller.
Manual
Network Connected Devices Auto-Setup
Discover and install qualified devices.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
Network Connection Broker
Broker connections between Windows store apps and the internet.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
Network Connections
Manage network and Dial-up connections.
Manual
Network Connectivity Assistant
DirectAccess status notification.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Network List Service
Identify networks.
Manual (Running)
Network Location Awareness
Notify changes in the network configuration.
Automatic (Running)
Network Setup Service
Manage installation and configuration of network drivers.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Network Store Interface Service
Network notifications for user mode clients.
Automatic (Running)
Offline Files
Perform offline maintenance on the offline files cache. Not Available in Win 10 home.
Manual (Trigger Start)
OpenSSH Authentication Agent
Agent to hold private keys used for public key authentication.
Manual
Optimize drives
Optimise file storage by defragmenting on disc.
Manual
Parental Controls
Enforces parental controls in Windows.
Manual
Payments and NFC/SE Manager
Manage payments and Near Field Communication (NFC) based secure elements.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Enable serverless peer name resolution over the internet (Remote Assistance).
Manual
Peer Networking Grouping
Enables multi-party communication using peer-peer grouping. (Home Group).
Manual
Peer Networking Identity Manager
Identity services for peer Name resolution and peer-peer grouping services.
Manual
Performance Counter DLL Host
Enable remote users and 64 bit processes to query perf counters provided by 32-bit DLLs.
Manual
Performance Logs & Alerts
Collect performance data from local or remote computers.
Manual
Phone Service
Manage the telephony state.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Plug and Play
Recognise new hardware. Do not disable.
Manual (Running)
PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
Publish a machine name using Peer name resolution protocol.
Manual
Portable Device Enumerator Service
Enforce group policy for removable mass storage devices. Enables transferring and synchronising content.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Power
Manage power policy and power policy notifications.
Automatic (Running)
Print Spooler
Spool print jobs. Do not disable.
Automatic (Running)
Printer Extensions and Notifications
Open custom printer dialogue boxes and handle notifications from a remote print server or printer.
Manual
PrintWorkflow_?????
Print Workflow. Cannot be disabled.
Manual
Problem Reports and Solutions Control Panel Support
System level problem reports.
Manual
Program Compatibility Assistant Service
Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA)
Automatic (Running)
Quality Windows Audio Video Experience
Platform for A/V streaming applications on IP home networks.
Manual
Radio Management Service
Radio Management and Airplane Mode - wireless comms / Bluetooth.
Manual
Recommended Troubleshooting Service
Automatic mitigation for known problems and recommended troubleshooting options.
Manual
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Automatically connect to a remote network whenever a DNS name is used.
Manual
Remote Access Connection Manager
Manage Dial-Up and VPM connections.
Manual
Remote Desktop Configuration
Remote Desktop related activities, temporary folders,themes and certificates.
Manual
Remote Desktop Services
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.
Manual
Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector
Allow redirection of Printers/Drivers/Ports for RDP connections.
Manual
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Object activation for COM and DCOM. Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Running)
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
No functionality in Windows 10, this is provided for Application Compatibility.
Manual
Remote Registry
Enable remote users to modify the registry on this computer.
Disabled
Retail Demo Service
Manual
Routing and Remote Access
LAN and WAN routing to other businesses.
Disabled
RPC Endpoint Mapper
Resolve RPC interface identifiers to a transport endpoint. Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Running)
Runtime Broker
Microsoft core process, manages permissions for all universal (Windows Store) apps.
Automatic (Running)
Secondary Logon
Enable starting processes under alternate credentials.
Manual
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service
SSTP VPN Capability.
Manual
Security Accounts Manager
Allows SAM to accept request from other services.
Automatic (Running)
Security Center
Monitor and report security health settings: Firewall, Anti-Virus,Anti-Spyware.
Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)
Sensor Data Service
Delivers data from a variety of sensors.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Sensor Monitoring Service
Monitor sensors to expose data and user state e.g. Adjust brightness.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Sensor Service
Manage Simple Device Orientation (SDO) and History for sensors. Reports device orientation changes.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Server
File, Print and named pipe sharing over the network.
Automatic (Running)
Shared PC Account Manager
Manage profiles and accounts on a SharedPC configured device.
Disabled
Shell Hardware Detection
Autoplay notification.
Automatic (Running)
Smart Card
Support for Smart Card login/logout.
Disabled
Smart Card Device Enumeration Service
Support for Smart Card login/logout.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Smart Card Removal Policy
Support for Smart Card login/logout.
Manual
SNMP Trap
Handle Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent messages.
Manual
Software Protection
Download and install Digital Licences. Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Delayed Start,Trigger Start)
Spatial Data Service
Virtual Reality data manager.
Manual
Spot Verifier
Verify potential file system corruptions.
Manual (Trigger Start)
SSDP Discovery
Discover UPnP /SSDP devices. Enables SSDP device discovery. Can be disabled.
Manual (Running)
State Repository Service
Reports Application State. Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Running)
Still Image Acquisition Events
Launch applications associated with still image acquisition.
Manual
Storage Service
Adds 'System Volume Information' folder to external USB memory devices. Required for Windows Store.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Storage Tiers Management
Optimise the placement of data in storage tiers on all tiered storage spaces.
Manual
Sync Host_?????
Sync mail, contacts calendar and other user data.
Automatic (Delayed Start)
SysMain
Tune system performance over time.
Automatic (Running)
System Event Notification Service
Monitor system events and notify COM+ subscribers.
Automatic (Running)
System Events Broker
Co-ordinates background work for WinRT. Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)
System Guard Runtime Monitor Broker
Attests to Windows platform integrity.
Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)
Task Scheduler
Schedule Automated Tasks. Cannot be Stopped or disabled.
Automatic (Running)
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Provides NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) Enables sharing Files, Printers and logon to the network.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
Telephony
Support for programs that control telephony devices.
Manual
Themes
User Theme Management.
Automatic (Running)
Time Broker
Background work for WinRT application.
Manual (Trigger Start, Running)
Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service
Enables touch keyboard and handwriting panel pan and ink functionality.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Update Orchestrator Service
Manages Windows Updates.
Manual (Running)
UPnP Device Host
Allows UPnP devices to be hosted on this computer.
Manual
User Data Access_?????
Provides apps access to structured user data, including contact info, calendars, messages. Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Running)
User Data Storage_?????
Handles storage of structured user data, including contact info, calendars, messages.Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Running)
User Experience Virtualization Service
Support for the roaming of OS and application settings. Not Available in Win 10 home.
Disabled
User Manager
Support for Multi-User interaction.
Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)
User Profile Service
Loading and unloading of user profiles.
Automatic (Running)
Virtual Disk
Magagement of disks and volumes.
Manual
Volume Shadow Copy
Manages and implements Volume Shadow copies used for backup and other purposes.
Manual
Volumetric Audio Compositor Service
Hosts spacial analysis for mixed reality audio simulation.
Not Installed
WalletService
Objects used by clients of the wallet.
Manual
WarpJITSvc
JIT out of process service for Windows Advanced Rasterization Platform (WARP) when running with Arbitrary Code Guard (ACG) enabled.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Web Account Manager
Provide single sign on to apps and services.
Manual (Running)
WebClient
Enable Windows based programs to create access and modify internet based files.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Wi-Fi Direct Services Connection Manager Service
Connect to wireless display and/or dock.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Audio
Manage Audio.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
Manage Audio devices.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Backup
Windows Backup.
Manual
Windows Biometric Service
Capture and edit biometric data without gaining direct access to any biometric hardware or samples.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Camera Frame Server
Access video frames from camera devices.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar
Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) protocol.
Manual
Windows Connection Manager
Makes automatic connect/disconnect decisions based on the network connectivity options currently available to the PC.
Automatic (Trigger Start, Running)
Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service
Security event monitor. Not Available in Win 10 home
Manual
Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service
Anti-Virus Cannot be disabled.
Manual (Running)
Windows Defender Antivirus Service
Malware detection. Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Defender Firewall
Firewall. Cannot be disabled.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Encryption Provider Host Service
Exchange Active Sync (EAS) policies for Email encryption with 3rd parties.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Error Reporting Service
Allows errors to be reported.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Event Collector
Remote event log management.
Manual
Windows Event Log
Manage and query event logs.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Font Cache Service
Cache font data.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Image acquisition for scanners and cameras.
Manual
Windows Insider Service
Used only for Windows insider - beta testing of new versions of Windows.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Installer
Install applications from an .MSI or .MSP package. Cannot be disabled.
Manual
Windows License Manager Service
Windows Store.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Management Instrumentation
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
Automatic (Running)
Windows Management Service
Provisioning and enrolment services.
Manual
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Share Windows Media Player libraries with other devices using PnP.
Disabled
Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service
Enable Mixed reality OpenXR runtime.
Manual
Windows Mobile Hotspot Service
Share a Mobile Data Connection with another device.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Modules Installer
Windows Update, installer service.
Manual
Windows Perception Service
Virtual Reality Service.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Perception Simulation Service
Enables spatial perception simulation - camera and spatial input simulation.
Manual
Windows Presentation Foundation Font Cache 3.0.0.0
Optimise the performance of WPF applications by caching commonly used files.
Not Installed (Manual)
Windows Push Notifications System Service
Push Notifications.
Automatic (Running)
Windows Push Notifications User Service_?????
Local and push notifications: tile, toast and raw.
Automatic (Running)
Windows PushToInstall Service
Windows Store.
Manual
Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)
Remote Management.
Manual
Windows Search
Search content indexing.
Automatic (Delayed Start, Running)
Windows Security Service
Device protection.
Manual
Windows Time
Date and Time Synchronisation.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Update
Windows Update.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Windows Update Medic Service
Remediation and protection of Windows Update components.
Manual
WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
Web Proxy Auto-Discovery over HTTP.
Manual (Running)
Wired AutoConfig
IEEE 802.1 authentication over Ethernet.
Manual
WLAN AutoConfig
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.
Automatic
WMI Performance Adapter
Provide performance information from WMI providers to clients on the network.
Manual
Work Folders
Sync files with the Work Folders server enabling you to use the files on any PC where you have setup Work Folders.
Manual
Workstation
Connect to remote servers using SMB 2.0 or 3.0
Automatic (Running)
WWAN AutoConfig
Manual
Xbox Accessory Management Service
Xbox Accessories.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Xbox Live Auth Manager
Xbox Authentication.
Manual
Xbox Live Game Save
Xbox sync with game server.
Manual (Trigger Start)
Xbox Live Networking Service
Xbox API.
Manual
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