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TPM Base Services

Default Description:

Enables access to the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides hardware-based cryptographic services to system components and applications. If this service is stopped or disabled, applications will be unable to use keys protected by the TPM.

Additional Information:

Vista Buisiness and Ultimate may need this service running if you are also using BitLocker Encryption.

Additional Reading:

• TPM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows Vista Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Delayed Start) **
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Delayed Start) **
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Delayed Start) **
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Delayed Start) **

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): TBS

Display Name: TPM Base Services

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service TPM Base Services needs to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require TPM Base Services to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)