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DFS Replication

Default Description (Retail):

Replicates files among multiple PCs keeping them in sync. On Client, it is used to roam folders between PCs; on server, it is used to provide high availability and local access across a wide area network (WAN). If the service is stopped, file replication does not occur, and the files on the server become out-of-date. If the service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will not start.

Default Description (SP1):

Enables you to synchronize folders on multiple servers across local or wide area network (WAN) network connections. This service uses the Remote Differential Compression (RDC) protocol to update only the portions of files that have changed since the last replication.

Additional Information:

This service is installed by default, but if not needed, you may uninstall under Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > Uncheck "Windows DFS Replication Service".

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

http://bbs.blackviper.com/index.php/topic,558.0.html

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Manual
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual
Default Vista Business: Manual
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): DFSR

Display Name: DFS Replication

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\DFSR.exe

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service DFS Replication needs to function properly:

• COM+ Event System
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
    • DCOM Server Process Launcher
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require DFS Replication to function properly:

• None

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