Software Licensing
Windows Vista
Default Description
Enables the download, installation and enforcement of digital licenses for Windows and Windows applications. If the service is disabled, the operating system and licensed applications may run in a notification mode.
Additional Information
This service uses between 1MB and 14MB of RAM. If this service becomes disabled, you may not be able to access the Control Panel. If this happens, you can boot into safe mode by holding down the F8 key during boot and place the service back into Automatic.
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): slsvc
Display Name: Software Licensing
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\SLsvc.exe
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
What service Software Licensing needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Software Licensing to function properly:
- ReadyBoost (HB, HP, B, U)
- SL UI Notification Service (HB, HP, B, U)
Additional Reading
None at this time.