Manages access to smart cards read by this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will be unable to read smart cards. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Supports the use of a Smart Card for local or network computer authentication. If you do not have a "Smart Card," or you do not know what a Smart Card is, you do not need this service running. Save the 2.2 MB to 2.4 MB of RAM this service uses.
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Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Safe Setting: Disabled
Service Name (registry): SCardSvr
Display Name: Smart Card
C:\WINDOWS\System32\SCardSvr.exe
Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService
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What other service require Smart Card to function properly:
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