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.
October 24, 2008: A vulnerability in the Server Service has been discovered for Windows 2000 -> Windows 7 (basically, all versions in the last 9 years). Please see this security bulletin and update your PC accordingly: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx
February 26, 2009: The Server Service issue is still causing quite a stir on the internet. Ensure that you have fully updated your system as to not be infected by "Conficker" or it's several variants.
In order to fix this issue, you need to patch your system using the latest update fix version: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx
In order to remove the problem, you can use Microsoft's own removal tool or anything else offered from the company links above: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Regardless of what you do or how you choose to go about it, fix/patch/prevent.
Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)
Safe Setting: Automatic
Service Name (registry): wscsvc
Display Name: Server
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System account
What service Server needs to function properly:
What other service require Server to function properly:
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Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable.