Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day.
This feature is not installed by default, but if needed, you may install it later off the Windows XP CD by heading to Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs > Add/Remove Windows Components > Select "Networking Services" > Details button > Check "Simple TCP/IP Services". This service supports some old school UNIX/Linux networking services.
Default XP Home: Not Installed
Default XP MCE 2005: Not Installed
Default XP Pro: Not Installed
Default XP Pro x64: Not Installed
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Not Installed
Safe Setting: Not Installed
Service Name (registry): SimpTcp
Display Name: Simple TCP/IP Services
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe
Account: Local System Account
What service Simple TCP/IP Services needs to function properly:
What other service require Simple TCP/IP Services to function properly:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SimpTcp]
"Type"=dword:00000020
"Start"=dword:00000002
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"DisplayName"="Simple TCP/IP Services"
"DependOnService"=hex(7):41,00,46,00,44,00,00,00,00,00
"DependOnGroup"=hex(7):00,00
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Description"="Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day."
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Original content created: December 23, 2001
Most recent update: March 31, 2007
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