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Server Service DLL

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Server Service DLL
Service Full Description	Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\srvsvc.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeChangeNotifyPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege SeAuditPrivilege SeLoadDriverPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer
Depends on	SamSS Srv

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Software installation Service

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Software installation Service
Service Full Description	Processes installation, removal, and enumeration requests for software deployed through Group Policy. If the service is disabled, users will be unable to install, remove, or enumerate software deployed through Group Policy. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\appmgmts.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeCreateGlobalPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege SeShutdownPrivilege SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\AppMgmt
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BDE Service

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	BDE Service
Service Full Description	BDESVC hosts the BitLocker Drive Encryption service. BitLocker Drive Encryption provides secure startup for the operating system, as well as full volume encryption for OS, fixed or removable volumes. This service allows BitLocker to prompt users for various actions related to their volumes when mounted, and unlocks volumes automatically without user interaction. Additionally, it stores recovery information to Active Directory, if available, and, if necessary, ensures the most recent recovery certificates are used. Stopping or disabling the service would prevent users from leveraging this functionality.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\bdesvc.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeChangeNotifyPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BDESVC
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Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Service Full Description	Transfers files in the background using idle network bandwidth. If the service is disabled, then any applications that depend on BITS, such as Windows Update or MSN Explorer, will be unable to automatically download programs and other information.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\qmgr.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeCreateGlobalPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege SeTcbPrivilege SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\BITS
Depends on	Ole resource dll COM+ Resources

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Computer Browser Service DLL

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Computer Browser Service DLL
Service Full Description	Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\browser.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser
Depends on	Workstation Service DLL Server Service DLL

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Microsoft Smartcard Certificate Propagation Service

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Microsoft Smartcard Certificate Propagation Service
Service Full Description	Copies user certificates and root certificates from smart cards into the current users certificate store, detects when a smart card is inserted into a smart card reader, and, if needed, installs the smart card Plug and Play minidriver.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\certprop.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeCreateGlobalPrivilege SeTcbPrivilege SeChangeNotifyPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege SeSecurityPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\CertPropSvc
Depends on	Ole resource dll

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Microsoft EAPHost service

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Microsoft EAPHost service
Service Full Description	The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) service provides network authentication in such scenarios as 802.1x wired and wireless, VPN, and Network Access Protection (NAP). EAP also provides application programming interfaces (APIs) that are used by network access clients, including wireless and VPN clients, during the authentication process. If you disable this service, this computer is prevented from accessing networks that require EAP authentication.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\eapsvc.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeTcbPrivilege SeDebugPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\EapHost
Depends on	Ole resource dll KeyIso

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Group Policy Client API

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Group Policy Client API
Service Full Description	The service is responsible for applying settings configured by administrators for the computer and users through the Group Policy component. If the service is stopped or disabled, the settings will not be applied and applications and components will not be manageable through Group Policy. Any components or applications that depend on the Group Policy component might not be functional if the service is stopped or disabled.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\gpapi.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeImpersonatePrivilege SeTcbPrivilege SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege SeAssignPrimaryTokenPrivilege SeSecurityPrivilege SeChangeNotifyPrivilege SeCreatePermanentPrivilege SeShutdownPrivilege SeLoadDriverPrivilege SeRestorePrivilege SeBackupPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\gpsvc
Depends on	Ole resource dll Mup

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Key Management Service

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	Key Management Service
Service Full Description	Provides X.509 certificate and key management services for the Network Access Protection Agent (NAPAgent). Enforcement technologies that use X.509 certificates may not function properly without this service
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\kmsvc.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeChangeNotifyPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\hkmsvc
Depends on	Ole resource dll

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IKE extension

Service Host Group Name	netsvcs
Service Short Description	IKE extension
Service Full Description	The IKEEXT service hosts the Internet Key Exchange (IKE) and Authenticated Internet Protocol (AuthIP) keying modules. These keying modules are used for authentication and key exchange in Internet Protocol security (IPsec). Stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service will disable IKE and AuthIP key exchange with peer computers. IPsec is typically configured to use IKE or AuthIP; therefore, stopping or disabling the IKEEXT service might result in an IPsec failure and might compromise the security of the system. It is strongly recommended that you have the IKEEXT service running.
Service Executable File Path	c:\windows\system32\ikeext.dll
Service Host Launch Command	C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Service Privileges	SeAuditPrivilege SeImpersonatePrivilege SeTcbPrivilege SeDebugPrivilege
Registry Key	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\IKEEXT
Depends on	Base Filtering Engine

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