Windows 8
Default Description
Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Manual (Trigger Start) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual (Trigger Start) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual (Trigger Start) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual (Trigger Start) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual (Trigger Start) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual (Trigger Start) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WebClient
Display Name: WebClient
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
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
Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
I have not found a reason to have this service running. For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for connectivity. This service may also be responsible for clicking on hyperlinks embedded within applications, such as in email clients to open up a new window.
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): WebClient
Display Name: WebClient
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service WebClient needs to function properly:
- WebDav Client Redirector Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem (S, HB, HP, P, U, E) (not a typo)
- Mup (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem (S, HB, HP, P, U, E) (not a typo)
What other service require WebClient to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
I have not found a reason to have this service running. For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for connectivity. This service may also be responsible for clicking on hyperlinks embedded within applications, such as in email clients to open up a new window.
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): WebClient
Display Name: WebClient
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service WebClient needs to function properly:
- WebDav Client Redirector Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
- Redirected Buffering Sub System (HB, HP, B, U)
- Mup (HB, HP, B, U)
- Redirected Buffering Sub System (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require WebClient to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
I have not found a reason to have this service running. I have a hunch that this is going to be required for Microsoft’s “.Net Software as a service.” For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for remote connectivity.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Automatic |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WebClient
Display Name: WebClient
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Log On As
Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService
Dependencies
What service WebClient needs to function properly:
- WebDav Client Redirector
What other service require WebClient to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
I have not found a reason to have this service running. I have a hunch that this is going to be required for Microsoft’s “.Net Software as a service.” For security reasons, I recommend for this service to be disabled. If some MS products, such as MSN Explorer, Media Player, NetMeeting or Messenger fail to provide a particular function, try to enable this service to see if it is “required” for your configuration. Developers using WebDAV may also need this for remote connectivity.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Pro | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WebClient
Display Name: WebClient
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Log On As
Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService
Dependencies
What service WebClient needs to function properly:
- WebDav Client Redirector (H, M, P, T)
What other service require WebClient to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
Additional Reading
None at this time.