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.
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. I am not aware of any other applications that require this service to be started. This service appeared after the installation of Service Pack 2.
None at this time.
Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Safe Setting: Manual
Service Name (registry): HTTPFilter
Display Name: HTTP SSL
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exe (XP x64 only)
Account: Local System Account
What service HTTP SSL needs to function properly:
What other service require HTTP SSL to function properly:
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