General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Session Host Server depend on this service. To prevent remote use of this computer, clear the checkboxes on the Remote tab of the System properties control panel item.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual (Maybe Started when using Remote Desktop) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): TermService
Display Name: Remote Desktop Services
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Session Host Server depend on this service. To prevent remote use of this computer, clear the checkboxes on the Remote tab of the System properties control panel item.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): TermService
Display Name: Remote Desktop Services
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
Log On As
Account: Network service
Dependencies
What service Remote Desktop Services 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)
- Terminal Device Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Remote Desktop Services to function properly:
- Media Center Extender Service (HP, P, U, E)
- Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector (P, U, E)
Additional Reading
None at this time.