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HTTP SSL

Default Description:

This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

It looks as though this service has nothing to do with IE or any other browser that uses HTTPS and SSL as secure web pages still connect fine without this service started. However, this service is required if using the WebDAV API or functionality and certain Windows Media Player sharing functionality. This service appeared after the installation of Service Pack 2 or 3.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

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

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): HTTPFilter

Display Name: HTTP SSL

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service HTTP SSL needs to function properly:

• HTTP (H, M, P, T)

What other service require HTTP SSL to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)