Windows 8
Default Description
Enables client computers to print to the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service on this server using TCP/IP and the Line Printer Remote (LPR) protocol.
Additional Information
This service is not installed by default and should not be installed on a “home” system. You can add or remove this service by heading to:
- Head to Start
- Select Control Panel
- Select Programs
- Select Programs and Features
- Select Turn Windows Features on or off
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): LPDSVC
Display Name: LPD Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LPDService
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
Enables client computers to print to the Line Printer Daemon (LPD) service on this server using TCP/IP and the Line Printer Remote (LPR) protocol.
Additional Information
This service is not installed by default. You can add or remove this service by heading to:
- Head to Start
- Select Control Panel
- Select Programs
- Select Programs and Features
- Select Turn Windows Features on or off
- Expand Print and Document Services
- Check or Uncheck LPD Print Service
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Not Available | Not Available |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): LPDSVC
Display Name: LPD Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LPDService
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
What service LPD Service needs to function properly:
-
Print Spooler(HB, HP, P, U, E)
- HTTP (HB, HP, P, U, E)
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (HB, HP, P, U, E)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require LPD Service to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, P, U, E)
Additional Reading
Line Printer Daemon Protocol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_Printer_Daemon_protocol