Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
October 24, 2008: A vulnerability in the Server Service has been discovered for Windows 2000 -> Windows 7 (basically, all versions in the last 9 years). Please see this security bulletin and update your PC accordingly: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-067.mspx
None at this time.
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Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)
Safe Setting: Automatic
Service Name (registry): LanmanServer
Display Name: Server
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System account
What service Server needs to function properly:
What other service require Server to function properly:
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Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable.
Original content created: March 22, 2007
Most recent update: October 24, 2008
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