How to locate the file of a particular service
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DelJo63
Services local to your machine are in your registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\*
it's a long list
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\*
it's a long list
adu123
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Thank you for the responds, I still have some questions wanted to ask:
1)if I install a certain software program, like firefox, nero, etc. will they install a service in the registry?
2)What is the purpose of service? what will happen if a certain service's stopped?
3)If I uninstall a program, will the service associated with that program get deleted as well(assume a program has one)?
I will be really grateful if someone can answer these questions for me, thanks.
1)if I install a certain software program, like firefox, nero, etc. will they install a service in the registry?
2)What is the purpose of service? what will happen if a certain service's stopped?
3)If I uninstall a program, will the service associated with that program get deleted as well(assume a program has one)?
I will be really grateful if someone can answer these questions for me, thanks.
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DelJo63
(3) may or may not uninstall -- depends on how the installer was configured.adu123 said:
(1) A Service is a program WITHOUT a user window attached; runs in background;
may process requests from multiple users or programs. Eg:
Antivirus product, firewall, (at one time TCP was a service). VERY few programs install
a service along with the user GUI.
(2) If you stop a service (or disable it from running) then anything that depends upon it will fail and complain.
Here's a good rule; "If it isn't broken, then don't fix it!"
adu123
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Hi, jobeard, thank you for answering my questions. So that means if I stop the WindDefend service, the Window Defender wouldn't be able to run, or if I stop the iPod Service, the iTune wouldn't able to run either(no music!:dead: ), am I right? Just couple more questions, and I'm DONE
1)How do I know whether a service is launched by window or the svchost.exe?
2)When I go into Window Task Manager, there're bunch of processes running under the Process tab, my question is how are those .exe being loaded in the window? what's the difference between a process and service? I know the svchost process is used to manage one or more DLLservice, but what about the others.
I really appreaciate your help! thank you!
1)How do I know whether a service is launched by window or the svchost.exe?
2)When I go into Window Task Manager, there're bunch of processes running under the Process tab, my question is how are those .exe being loaded in the window? what's the difference between a process and service? I know the svchost process is used to manage one or more DLLservice, but what about the others.
I really appreaciate your help! thank you!
Bobbye
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Some additional information:
IF a program installs a Service and you disable the Service, the program won't run.
Most of the Services you see in the Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Services are part of the operating of the system. Some MUST be on Automatic so they start at boot. Some CAN be on Manual to start only when needed and Some CAN be disabled as not needed, not used or a security risk.
The following site will help you understand Services:
http://www.ss64.com/ntsyntax/services.html
The following will help to determine what services are running under a SVCHOST.EXE process:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial129.html
IF a program installs a Service and you disable the Service, the program won't run.
Most of the Services you see in the Control Panel> Administrative Tools> Services are part of the operating of the system. Some MUST be on Automatic so they start at boot. Some CAN be on Manual to start only when needed and Some CAN be disabled as not needed, not used or a security risk.
The following site will help you understand Services:
http://www.ss64.com/ntsyntax/services.html
The following will help to determine what services are running under a SVCHOST.EXE process:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial129.html
Bobbye
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You're welcome. Let us know if you need more help.
A caution when working with Services: when changing the start up mode for a Service, it is always advisable to check the Dependency tab first. Some Services may depend on that Service running and that Service may depend on other Services running.
A caution when working with Services: when changing the start up mode for a Service, it is always advisable to check the Dependency tab first. Some Services may depend on that Service running and that Service may depend on other Services running.
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