Service Descriptions and Startup Settings. Part 5.ServiceRemote
Registry
Log On AsLocal Service
DescriptionLets a user at a remote computer modify the registry on your computer. This feature is typically used only in large organizations and represents a security risk if not carefully configured.
Recommended Startup TypeAutomatic if your network uses this feature; Disabled on all other computers.
ServiceRemovable
Storage
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionPoorly documented service used primarily to manage " jukebox "-style tape backup devices; rarely used on workstations.
Recommended Startup TypeManual: may safely be set to Disabled on computers where no removable storage is available.
ServiceRouting And
Remote Access
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionProvides support for LAN-based routing, specifically incoming dial-up and VPN connections.
Recommended Startup TypeManual if you use any such connections; Disabled on all other computers.
ServiceSecondary
Logon
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionAllows a user to start a program using an alternative user name and password (using Run As); this service can be effectively used by Scheduled Tasks and by administractors.
Recommended Startup TypeAutomatic.
ServiceSecurity
Accounts
Manager
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionManages security information for all local accounts. This service is essential to the proper operation of Windows and should never be disabled.
Recommended Startup Type.Automatic
ServiceSecurity Centre
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionMonitors security settings (such as the status of Windows Firewall)
Recommended Startup Type.Automatic
ServiceServer
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionSupports network file and printer sharing and provides RPC support.
Recommended Startup TypeAutomatic
ServiceShell Hardware
Detection
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionProvides AutoPlay support for removable storage media, flash media, PC cards, and external USB and IEEE 1394 fixed drives.
Recommended Startup TypeAutomatic
ServiceSmart Card,
Smart Card
Helper
Log On AsLocal Service
DescriptionSupports smart card authentication hardware; typically used in large, security-conscious organizations.
Recommended Startup TypeManual
ServiceSSDP
Discovery
Service
Log On AsLocal Service
DescriptionThe Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) provides a mechanism for UPnP devices to announce their presence on the network so that other computers can "discover" them. In late 2001, a buffer overflow vulnerability was patched in this service (Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-059). Windows Firewall depends on UPnP to provide incoming connections to systems behind the firewall. If SSDP is disabled, you can't use Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance to access systems across the internet.
Recommended Startup TypeManual
ServiceSystem Event
Notification
Log On AsLocal System
DescriptionTracks system events such as logon, network, screen-saver starts, and power events.
Recommended Startup TypeAutomatic
