Enables a remote user to log on to this computer and run programs, and supports various TCP/IP Telnet clients, including UNIX-based and Windows-based computers. If this service is stopped, remote user access to programs might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
It allows remote login to the local computer via the telnet function. For security reasons, disable this unless you specifically require its functionality. You will save about 2 MB of RAM by plugging this security hole.
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Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Safe Setting: Disabled
Service Name (registry): TlntSvr
Display Name: Telnet
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System Account
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What other service require Telnet to function properly:
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