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DHCP Client

Default Description:

Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.

Additional Information:

This service automatically receives a Dynamic IP address from your DHCP server and DNS updates. Required for ICS / internet client and if you run IPSEC, disable on a standalone system or one that has a static IP address. Take note: Most DSL/cable ISP's use DHCP to provide internet access. If you disable this service and your Internet connection no longer works, place this back into automatic. Most DSL and cable hardware routers have the option of enabling a DHCP server for the internal network. Ensure that the router is configured the same as your local PC's.

Additional Reading:

• DHCP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol
• DNS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain_Name_System
• ICS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Connection_Sharing
• IPsec: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPsec
• VPN: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Automatic (Started)
Default XP MCE 2005: Automatic (Started)
Default XP Pro: Automatic (Started)
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Dhcp

Display Name: DHCP Client

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service DHCP Client needs to function properly:

• AFD (H, M, P, T)
• NetBIOS over TCP/IP (H, M, P, T)
  • TCP/IP Protocol Driver (H, M, P, T)
    • IPSEC driver (H, M, P, T)
• TCP/IP Protocol Driver (H, M, P, T)
  • IPSEC driver (H, M, P, T)

What other service require DHCP Client to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)