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IIS Admin

Default Description:

Allows administration of Web and FTP services through the Internet Information Services snap-in.

Additional Information:

This feature is not available on Windows XP Home or installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off the Windows XP CD by heading to under Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Select Internet Information Services (IIS) > Details button > Check Internet Information Services Snap-In. This service usually operates in conjunction with a local web site or FTP server. Leave it uninstalled, mainly because IIS has been "popular" for crackers to break.

Additional Reading:

• IIS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Information_Services

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Not Available
Default XP MCE 2005: Not Installed (Automatic, Started if installed)
Default XP Pro: Not Installed (Automatic, Started if installed)
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Not Installed (Automatic, Started if installed)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Not Installed

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): IISADMIN

Display Name: IIS Admin

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\inetsrv\inetinfo.exe

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service IIS Admin needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (M, P, T)
• Security Accounts Manager (M, P, T)
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (M, P, T)

What other service require IIS Admin to function properly:

• FTP Publishing (M, P, T)
• Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) (M, P, T)
• World Wide Web Publishing (M, P, T)