Shell Hardware Detection
General Information
Used for the auto play of devices like memory cards, CD/DVD drives, etc. Also, set to Automatic if you are experiencing problems with laptop docking stations. In “My Computer,” you may not see your hardware (example: DVD drive) displayed as a “DVD Drive” if this service is disabled. However, all functionality still exists. In addition, when checking the properties of an “auto play” device, such as a DVD drive, you will not have an auto play tab displayed or available. This service also allows the option of selecting what action you wish to take with a particular “type” of file. If you enjoy the auto play function of CD’s and DVD’s after inserting them into your drive, leave this service on Automatic.
Windows 8
Default Description
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): ShellHWDetection
Display Name: Shell Hardware Detection
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): ShellHWDetection
Display Name: Shell Hardware Detection
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
What service Shell Hardware Detection needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Shell Hardware Detection to function properly:
- Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Business | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): ShellHWDetection
Display Name: Shell Hardware Detection
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Shell Hardware Detection needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Shell Hardware Detection to function properly:
- Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Additional Information
Used for the auto play of devices like memory cards, CD drives, etc. Also, set to Automatic if you are experiencing problems with laptop docking stations. In “My Computer,” you may not see your hardware (example: DVD drive) displayed as a “DVD Drive” if this service is disabled. However, all functionality still exists. In addition, when checking the properties of an “auto play” device, such as a DVD drive, you will not have an auto play tab displayed or available. This service also allows the option of selecting what action you wish to take with a particular “type” of file. If you enjoy the auto play function of CD’s and DVD’s after inserting them into your drive, leave this service on Automatic.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Automatic |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): ShellHWDetection
Display Name: Shell Hardware Detection
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Shell Hardware Detection needs to function properly:
What other service require Shell Hardware Detection to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events.
Additional Information
Used for the auto play of devices like memory cards, CD drives, etc. Also, set to Automatic if you are experiencing problems with laptop docking stations. In “My Computer,” you may not see your hardware (example: DVD drive) displayed as a “DVD Drive” if this service is disabled. However, all functionality still exists. In addition, when checking the properties of an “auto play” device, such as a DVD drive, you will not have an auto play tab displayed or available. This service also allows the option of selecting what action you wish to take with a particular “type” of file. If you enjoy the auto play function of CD’s and DVD’s after inserting them into your drive, leave this service on Automatic.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Pro | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): ShellHWDetection
Display Name: Shell Hardware Detection
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Shell Hardware Detection needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
What other service require Shell Hardware Detection to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
Additional Reading
None at this time.