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Diagnostic Policy Service

Default Description (Service Pack 1):

The Diagnostic Policy 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.

Default Description (Service Pack 2):

The Diagnostic Policy Service enables problem detection, troubleshooting and resolution for Windows components. If this service is stopped, diagnostics will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

This services state, in normal and safe mode, cannot be modified by a registry patch.

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): DPS

Display Name: Diagnostic Policy Service

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNoNetwork

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service Diagnostic Policy Service needs to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require Diagnostic Policy Service to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)