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

Terminal Services

Default Description:

Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop, Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server depend on this service - stopping or disabling this service may make your computer unreliable. To prevent remote use of this computer, clear the checkboxes on the Remote tab of the System properties control panel item.

Additional Information:

This service is required for Remote Desktop Help Session Manager and Remote Assistance. You will not be able to view who is logged on to a particular computer by viewing the "user" tab located in the Task Manager if this service is disabled. For some reason, start this service to install Norton 2003.

Windows Search 4.0 requires Terminal Services to install and function.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Pro x64: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): TermService

Display Name: Terminal Services

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost -k DComLaunch

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Terminal Services needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

What other service require Terminal Services to function properly:

• None