Enables the download, installation and enforcement of digital licenses for Windows and Windows applications. If the service is disabled, the operating system and licensed applications may run in a reduced function mode.
This service uses between 1MB and 8MB depending on system RAM. If this service becomes disabled, you may not be able to access the Control Panel. If this happens, you can boot into safe mode by holding down the F8 key and place the service back into Automatic.
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): slsvc
Display Name: Software Licensing
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
Account: Network Service
What service Software Licensing needs to function properly:
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