www.BlackViper.com: Windows XP Pro x64 (64-bit) Service Pack 2 Services 411 - Telnet

Telnet

Default Description:

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.

Additional Information:

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.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

http://bbs.blackviper.com/index.php/board,3.0.html

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Pro x64: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): TlntSvr

Display Name: Telnet

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Telnet needs to function properly:

• NT LM Security Support Provider
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
• TCP/IP Protocol Driver
  • IPSEC driver

What other service require Telnet to function properly:

• None

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