HTTP SSL
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General Information
None at this time.
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
It looks as though this service has nothing to do with IE or any other browser that uses HTTPS and SSL as secure web pages still connect fine without this service started. I am not aware of any other applications that require this service to be started. This service appeared after the installation of Service Pack 2.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): HTTPFilter
Display Name: HTTP SSL
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
C:\WINDOWS\System32\lsass.exe (XP x64 only)
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service HTTP SSL needs to function properly:
- HTTP
What other service require HTTP SSL to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
It looks as though this service has nothing to do with IE or any other browser that uses HTTPS and SSL as secure web pages still connect fine without this service started. However, this service is required if using the WebDAV API or functionality and certain Windows Media Player sharing functionality. This service appeared after the installation of Service Pack 2 or 3.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Not Available | Not Available | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | Not Available | Not Available | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| XP Pro | Not Available | Not Available | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | Not Available | Not Available | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): HTTPFilter
Display Name: HTTP SSL
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service HTTP SSL needs to function properly:
- HTTP (H, M, P, T)
What other service require HTTP SSL to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
Additional Reading
None at this time.