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Removable Storage

Default Description (SP2):

Manages and catalogs removable media and operates automated removable media devices. If this service is stopped, programs that are dependent on Removable Storage, such as Backup and Remote Storage, will operate more slowly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Default Description (SP3):

After the installation of SP3, this service description was blank for me. This could be fixed in a future release.

Additional Information:

Used for managing removable media (USB drives) and backup services. Disable this service if you do not have items like tape backup devices, etc. If your CD ROM / DVD drive starts acting funny, (no auto play, etc) place this service into Automatic. Normally, this service does not need to be running and you will not miss any of its functionality.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): NtmsSvc

Display Name: Removable Storage

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Removable Storage needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Removable Storage to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)