General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1).
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): iprip
Display Name: RIP Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k ipripsvc
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
Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1).
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
- Check or Uncheck RIP Listener
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| 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): iprip
Display Name: RIP Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k ipripsvc
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service RIP Listener 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)
What other service require RIP Listener to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1).
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 “RIP Listener”.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Home Premium | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Business | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Ultimate | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Enterprise | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): iprip
Display Name: RIP Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k ipripsvc
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service RIP Listener needs to function properly:
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require RIP Listener to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1).
Additional Information
With Service Pack 1a, this feature is not installed by default on Windows XP Pro x64. However, after the installation of Service Pack 2, if needed, you may install it later by heading to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Select “Networking Services” > Details button > Check “RIP Listener “. If you do not know what RIP protocol is, you do not need this service installed. 🙂
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Not Installed |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Iprip
Display Name: RIP Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service RIP Listener needs to function properly:
What other service require RIP Listener to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1).
Additional Information
With Service Pack 1a, this feature is not available on Windows XP Home or installed by default on Windows XP Pro. However, after the installation of Service Pack 2 or 3, if needed, you may install it later by heading to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Select “Networking Services” > Details button > Check “RIP Listener “.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| XP Pro | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Iprip
Display Name: RIP Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service RIP Listener needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
What other service require RIP Listener to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
Additional Reading
- Routing Information Protocol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Routing_Information_Protocol