Default settings for services
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Default settings for services
For a typical installation, services are configured as automatic, manual, or disabled:
An automatic service starts automatically when the operating system starts.
You can start a service manually by using the Services snap-in or by using the net start command. A manual service can also be started by a related operating system service, a system device driver, or an action in the user interface that depends on the manual service. For example, both the Telephony service and Remote Access Connection Manager service are configured as Manual by default, but both of these services are started during the Windows Product Activation process.
A disabled service cannot be started automatically or manually. To start a disabled service, you must select an appropriate startup type, which is identified in the tables below. For information on enabling the services required by audio, imaging, and CD-burning peripheral devices, see Troubleshooting audio, imaging, and CD-burning peripheral devices.
For more information about how to configure service startup, see Configure how a service is started. For more information about starting a service from the command line, see Net start.
You can use the sc command at the command prompt to configure services and obtain information about them. For example, you can use sc getkeyname to obtain the key name, or short name, of the service. For more information about the sc command, see SC.
Important
- To improve performance and security in the Windows Server 2003 family, several services have been disabled by default that were previously enabled on Windows 2000. See the tables below for information about how to enable these services. Note that these settings apply only to new installations, not upgrades; all previous service configurations are preserved during upgrades to the Windows Server 2003 family.
The following tables list all the default services that may be installed as part of the Windows Server 2003 family. Your list of services may be different, depending on which Windows product is installed, which components and options are selected during installation, and whether any additional programs are installed.
Alerter
Short name: Alerter
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Automatic.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Application Layer Gateway Service
Short name: ALG
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Application Management
Short name: AppMgmt
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Automatic Updates
Short name: wuauserv
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Background Intelligent Transfer Service
Short name: BITS
For information about troubleshooting problems associated with this service, see Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) inactive job timeout.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
ClipBook
Short name: ClipSrv
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
COM+ Event System
Short name: EventSystem
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
COM+ System Application
Short name: COMSysApp
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Computer Browser
Short name: Browser
This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Cryptographic Services
Short name: CryptSvc
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
DCOM Server Process Launcher
Short name: DcomLaunch
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
DHCP Client
Short name: Dhcp
This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Distributed File System
Short name: Dfs
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Distributed Link Tracking Client
Short name: TrkWks
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Distributed Link Tracking Server
Short name: TrkSvr
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Short name: MSDTC
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
DNS Client
Short name: Dnscache
This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Error Reporting Service
Short name: ERSvc
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Event Log
Short name: Eventlog
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
File Replication
Short name: ntfrs
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Help and Support
Short name: helpsvc
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
HTTP SSL
Short name: W3SSL
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Human Interface Device Access
Short name: HidServ
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
IAS Jet Database Access
Short name: IASJet
This service is available only on the Itanium-based versions of the Windows Server 2003 family.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Itanium-based version of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Itanium-based version of Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
IIS Admin
Short name: IISADMIN
This service is installed by default only on computers running the Windows Server 2003, Web Edition operating system. For other editions, you can this service by using the Configure Your Server Wizard or by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service
Short name: ImapiService
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Indexing Service
Short name: cisvc
For more information about this service, see Windows interface administrative tool reference A-Z: Indexing Service.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Short name: SharedAccess
If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
Internet Connection Firewall is included only in the original release of Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, and the 32-bit version of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition.
Instead of using Internet Connection Firewall and the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service, computers running Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) use Windows Firewall and the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Intersite Messaging
Short name: IsmServ
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
IPSec Services
Short name: PolicyAgent
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Kerberos Key Distribution Center
Short name: kdc
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
License Logging
Short name: LicenseService
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Network Service |
Logical Disk Manager
Short name: dmserver
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service
Short name: dmadmin
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Messenger
Short name: messenger
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Automatic. This service must be running for alert notifications and console messages to be received. For more information, see Send Console Message overview. This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Microsoft Software Shadow Copy Provider
Short name: SWPRV
This service is installed by default only on computers that are running the Windows Server 2003, Web Edition operating system. For other editions, you can install it by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel or by using Manage Your Server.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
MSSQL$UDDI
Short name: MSSQLSERVER
By default, this service is not installed with a typical installation. You can install it by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. When this service installed, the Startup Type for it is Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
MSSQLserverADHelper
Short name: MSSQLserverADHelper
By default, this service is not installed with a typical installation. You can install it by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. When this service installed, the Startup Type for it is Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
.NET Framework Support Service
Short name: CORRTSvc
By default, this service is not installed with a typical installation. You can install it by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. When this service installed, the Startup Type for it is Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Net Logon
Short name: Netlogon
Until a user joins a Domain, Net Logon is Manual. If a user joins a domain during installation, the service starts and is configured as Automatic.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
NetMeeting Remote Desktop Sharing
Short name: mnmsrvc
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Network Connections
Short name: Netman
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Network DDE
Short name: NetDDE
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Network DDE DSDM
Short name: NetDDEDSDM
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Network Location Awareness (NLA)
Short name: NLA
This service starts automatically when Startup type is set to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
NT LM Security Support Provider
Short name: NtLmSsp
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Performance Logs and Alerts
Short name: SysmonLog
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Plug and Play
Short name: PlugPlay
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Portable Media Serial Number
Short name: WmdmPmSp
This service is not available on the Itanium-based versions of the Windows Server 2003 family.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Print Spooler
Short name: Spooler
If you are having trouble with a printer not responding, stop and then restart this service. This action cancels all pending print jobs in the printer queue.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Protected Storage
Short name: ProtectedStorage
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
Short name: RasAuto
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Remote Access Connection Manager
Short name: RasMan
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Remote Administration Service
Short name: SRVCSURG
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager
Short name: RDSessMgr
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Short name: RpcSs
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Network Service |
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Locator
Short name: RpcLocator
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Network Service |
Remote Registry
Short name: RemoteRegistry
To troubleshoot performance problems related to this service, see Troubleshooting Performance monitoring.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Remote server Manager
Short name: APPMGR
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Removable Storage
Short name: NtmsSvc
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Resultant Set of Policy Provider
Short name: RSoPProv
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Routing and Remote Access
Short name: RemoteAccess
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Secondary Logon
Short name: seclogon
You can configure the Secondary Logon service by using the runas command. For more information, see Runas.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Security Accounts Manager
Short name: SamSs
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Server
Short name: lanmanserver
When you stop the server service, all users who are connected to the computer over the network are disconnected. Also, the affected computer cannot be administered remotely; therefore, you must start the server service locally. When you pause the server service, only members of the Administrators group and Server Operators group can make connections to the server. This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Shell Hardware Detection
Short name: ShellHWDetection
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Short name: SMTPSVC
This service in only installed with a typical installation on Windows Server 2003, Web Edition. For other editions, you can install the service by using the Configure Your Server Wizard or by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Smart Card
Short name: SCardSvr
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Special Administration Console Helper
Short name: Sacsvr
This service runs only when needed, and then it stops automatically.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
SQLAGENT$UDDI
Short name: SQLSERVERAGENT
By default, this service is not installed with a typical installation. You can install it by using the Configure Your Server Wizard.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Not installed |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Not installed |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Not installed |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Not installed |
Local System |
System Event Notification
Short name: SENS
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Task Scheduler
Short name: Schedule
When you pause the Task Scheduler service, only members of the Administrators group on the local computer can schedule or modify tasks, and only those tasks that are scheduled by members of the Administrators group or the system account will run.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Short name: LmHosts
This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local Service |
Telephony
Short name: TapiSrv
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Telnet
Short name: TlntSvr
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Terminal Services
Short name: TermService
This service, although it is set to Manual, will start if Remote Desktop for Administration is enabled. For more information, see Remote Desktop for Administration.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Terminal Services Session Directory
Short name: Tssdis
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Manual. This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Themes
Short name: Themes
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Automatic. This service is not available on the Itanium-based editions of the Windows Server 2003 family.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Uninterruptible Power Supply
Short name: UPS
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local Service |
Upload Manager
Short name: uploadmgr
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Automatic. This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Virtual Disk Service
Short name: VDS
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Volume Shadow Copy
Short name: VSS
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
WebClient
Short name: WebClient
This service is now disabled by default. If you want to enable this service, set Startup type to Automatic.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local Service |
Web Element Manager
Short name: ElementMgr
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Audio
Short name: AudioSrv
By default, this service is started only on computers that are running Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition. If sound is required, start this service and set Startup type to Automatic.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Short name: SharedAccess
Windows Firewall and the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) service were not included in the original release of Windows Server 2003, but are included with Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition with SP1 |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition with SP1 |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition with SP1 |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition with SP1 |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)
Short name: stisvc
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Disabled |
Local System |
Windows Installer
Short name: MSIserver
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual/Started |
Local System |
Windows Management Instrumentation
Short name: winmgmt
This service is started in Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Management Instrumentation Driver Extensions
Short name: wmi
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Media Services
Short name: WMserver
You can install this service by using the Configure Your Server Wizard or by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Not installed |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Not installed |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Not installed |
Network Service |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Not installed |
Network Service |
Windows Time
Short name: W32time
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic |
Local System |
WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
Short name: WinHttpAutoProxySvc
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Wireless Configuration
Short name: WZCSVC
This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
WMI Performance Adapter
Short name: WmiApSrv
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Manual |
Local System |
Workstation
Short name: lanmanworkstation
This service is started in Safe Mode with Networking.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |
World Wide Web Publishing
Short name: W3SVC
You can install the service by using the Configure Your Server Wizard or by using Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel.
| Product | Startup type | Log on as |
|---|---|---|
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition |
Automatic/Started |
Local System |