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Multimedia Class Scheduler

Default Description:

Enables relative prioritization of work based on system-wide task priorities. This is intended mainly for multimedia applications. If this service is stopped, individual tasks resort to their default priority.

Additional Information:

This service is required only for the fact that Windows Audio service lists this as a dependency. Without the Windows Audio service, no audio will be played on the system.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows Vista Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): MMCSS

Display Name: Multimedia Class Scheduler

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Multimedia Class Scheduler needs to function properly:

• None

What other service require Multimedia Class Scheduler to function properly:

• Windows Audio