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.
Used for managing removable media 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.
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Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Safe Setting: Disabled
Service Name (registry): NtmsSvc
Display Name: Removable Storage
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System Account
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