Windows 8
Default Description
The Web Management Service enables remote and delegated management capabilities for administrators to manage for the Web server, sites and applications present on this machine.
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 (Manual) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Not Installed (Manual) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WMSVC
Display Name: Web Management Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\inetsrv\wmsvc.exe
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
The Web Management Service enables remote and delegated management capabilities for administrators to manage for the Web server, sites and applications present on this machine.
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
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Not Available | Not Available |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Not Available | Not Available |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Not Installed (Manual) | Not Installed (Manual) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WMSVC
Display Name: Web Management Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\inetsrv\wmsvc.exe
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Web Management Service needs to function properly:
- HTTP (HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Web Management Service to function properly:
- None (HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
The Web Management Service enables remote and delegated management capabilities for administrators to manage for the Web server, sites and applications present on this machine.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Vista Home Premium | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Business | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Ultimate | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
| Vista Enterprise | Not Available | Not Available | Not Installed (Automatic, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WMSvc
Display Name: Web Management Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\inetsrv\wmsvc.exe
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Web Management Service needs to function properly:
- HTTP (HP, B, U)
What other service require Web Management Service to function properly:
- None (HP, B, U)
Additional Reading
None at this time.