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Windows Defender

Default Description:

Scan your computer for unwanted software, schedule scans, and get the latest unwanted software definitions.

Additional Information:

What if the unwanted software is Windows Vista? Usually updated once per month using Windows Update, this service scans the system for known vulnerabilities and reports them.

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): WinDefend

Display Name: Windows Defender

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Windows Defender needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Windows Defender to function properly:

• None