Windows Vista
Default Description
Manages and catalogs removable media and operates automated removable media devices. If this service is stopped, programs that are dependent on Removable Storage, such as Backup and Remote Storage, will operate more slowly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
Not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off the Windows Vista CD/DVD under Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features > Turn Windows features on or off > Check “Removable Storage Management”.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Vista Home Premium | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Vista Business | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Vista Ultimate | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Vista Enterprise | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): NtmsSvc
Display Name: Removable Storage
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k rsmsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Removable Storage needs to function properly:
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Removable Storage to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Manages and catalogs removable media and operates automated removable media devices. If this service is stopped, programs that are dependent on Removable Storage, such as Backup and Remote Storage, will operate more slowly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
Used for managing removable media and backup services. Disable this service if you do not have items like tape backup devices, etc. If your CD ROM / DVD drive starts acting funny, (no auto play, etc) place this service into Automatic. Normally, this service does not need to be running and you will not miss any of its functionality.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): NtmsSvc
Display Name: Removable Storage
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Removable Storage needs to function properly:
What other service require Removable Storage to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
SP2: Manages and catalogs removable media and operates automated removable media devices. If this service is stopped, programs that are dependent on Removable Storage, such as Backup and Remote Storage, will operate more slowly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
SP3: After the installation of SP3, this service description was blank for me. This could be fixed in a future release.
Additional Information
Used for managing removable media (USB drives) and backup services. Disable this service if you do not have items like tape backup devices, etc. If your CD ROM / DVD drive starts acting funny, (no auto play, etc) place this service into Automatic. Normally, this service does not need to be running and you will not miss any of its functionality.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP MCE 2005 | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP Pro | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | ? | ? | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): NtmsSvc
Display Name: Removable Storage
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Removable Storage needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
What other service require Removable Storage to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
Additional Reading
None at this time.