General Information
Windows Search 4.0 requires Terminal Services to install and function.
Windows Vista
Default Description
Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop and Terminal 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 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Business | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): TermService
Display Name: Terminal Services
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
What service Terminal Services needs to function properly:
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
- Terminal Device Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Terminal Services to function properly:
- Terminal Services UserMode Port Redirector (HB, HP, B, U)
- Windows Media Center Extender Service (HP, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop, Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server depend on this service – stopping or disabling this service may make your computer unreliable. To prevent remote use of this computer, clear the checkboxes on the Remote tab of the System properties control panel item.
Additional Information
This service is required for Remote Desktop Help Session Manager and Remote Assistance. You will not be able to view who is logged on to a particular computer by viewing the “user” tab located in the Task Manager if this service is disabled. For some reason, start this service to install Norton 2003.
Windows Search 4.0 requires Terminal Services to install and function.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): TermService
Display Name: Terminal Services
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost -k DComLaunch
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Terminal Services needs to function properly:
What other service require Terminal Services to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server.
Additional Information
This service is required for Fast User Switching Compatibility, Remote Desktop Help Session Manager and Remote Assistance. You will not be able to view who is logged on to a particular computer by viewing the “user” tab located in the Task Manager if this service is disabled. For security reasons, disable this unless you specifically require its functionality. For some reason, start this service to install Norton 2003.
Windows Search 4.0 requires Terminal Services to install and function.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | ? | ? | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | ? | ? | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| XP Pro | ? | ? | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | ? | ? | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): TermService
Display Name: Terminal Services
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost -k DComLaunch
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Terminal Services needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
What other service require Terminal Services to function properly:
- Fast User Switching Compatibility (H, M, P, T)
Additional Reading
None at this time.