WebClient

General Information

None at this time

Windows 8

Default Description

Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information

None at this time.

Default Startup Type

Service Names

Service Name (registry): WebClient

Display Name: WebClient

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As

Account: Local Service

Dependencies

Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.

Windows 7

Default Description

Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information

I have not found a reason to have this service running. For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for connectivity. This service may also be responsible for clicking on hyperlinks embedded within applications, such as in email clients to open up a new window.

Default Startup Type

Service Names

Service Name (registry): WebClient

Display Name: WebClient

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As

Account: Local Service

Dependencies

What service WebClient needs to function properly:

• WebDav Client Redirector Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
  • Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem (S, HB, HP, P, U, E) (not a typo)
    • Mup (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)

What other service require WebClient to function properly:

• None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)

Windows Vista

Default Description

Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information

I have not found a reason to have this service running. For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for connectivity. This service may also be responsible for clicking on hyperlinks embedded within applications, such as in email clients to open up a new window.

Default Startup Type

Service Names

Service Name (registry): WebClient

Display Name: WebClient

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies

What service WebClient needs to function properly:

• WebDav Client Redirector Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
  • Redirected Buffering Sub System (HB, HP, B, U)
    • Mup (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require WebClient to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)

Windows XP Pro x64

Default Description

Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information

I have not found a reason to have this service running. I have a hunch that this is going to be required for Microsoft’s “.Net Software as a service.” For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for remote connectivity.

Default Startup Type

Service Names

Service Name (registry): WebClient

Display Name: WebClient

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As

Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Dependencies

What service WebClient needs to function properly:

• WebDav Client Redirector

What other service require WebClient to function properly:

• None

Windows XP

Default Description

Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information

I have not found a reason to have this service running. I have a hunch that this is going to be required for Microsoft’s “.Net Software as a service.” For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for remote connectivity.

Default Startup Type

Service Names

Service Name (registry): WebClient

Display Name: WebClient

Default Path and Command Line Options

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As

Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Dependencies

What service WebClient needs to function properly:

• WebDav Client Redirector (H, M, P, T)

What other service require WebClient to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)

Additional Reading

None at this time.