General Information
This services was renamed to Windows Defender Service in Windows 8.
Windows 7
Default Description
Protection against spyware and potentially unwanted software.
Additional Information
Usually updated once per month using Windows Update, this service scans the system for known vulnerabilities and reports them.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WinDefend
Display Name: Windows Defender
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k secsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
What service Windows Defender 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 Windows Defender to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Scan your computer for unwanted software, schedule scans, and get the latest unwanted software definitions.
Additional Information
Usually updated once per month using Windows Update, this service scans the system for known vulnerabilities and reports them. If you use any additional software to scan for and identify viri, malware or other unwanted software installations, this service can be disabled.
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): WinDefend
Display Name: Windows Defender
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k secsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Windows Defender needs to function properly:
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Windows Defender to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Additional Reading
None at this time.