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Removable Storage

Default Description:

Manages and catalogs removable media and operates automated removable media devices. If this service is stopped, programs that are dependent on Removable Storage, such as Backup and Remote Storage, will operate more slowly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off the Windows Vista CD/DVD under Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > Check "Removable Storage Management".

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Not Installed
Default Vista Home Premium: Not Installed
Default Vista Business: Not Installed
Default Vista Ultimate: Not Installed

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Not Installed

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): NtmsSvc

Display Name: Removable Storage

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rsmsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Removable Storage needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Removable Storage to function properly:

• None

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