The Diagnostic Policy Service service enables problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components. If this service is stopped, some diagnostics will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
This services state, in normal and safe mode, cannot be modified by a registry patch.
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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): DPS
Display Name: Diagnostic Policy Service
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork
Account: Local Service
What service Diagnostic Policy Service needs to function properly:
What other service require Diagnostic Policy Service to function properly:
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