Description:
You can modify your registry settings remotely. Most users will not need this for home use, so you can safely disable it. It does have its uses, but not a necessary part of any desktop. You may see this as a potential security hole, as if anyone got access to it, you are done for.
Service Description:
Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer.
Consequences of Stopping:
Authenticated remote users will not be able to make registry changes. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function
Depends on:
DCOM Server Process Launcher, Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Default Startup Type:
Windows 7 Starter: Manual
Windows 7 Home Basic: Manual
Windows 7 Home Premium: Manual
Windows 7 Professional : Manual
Windows 7 Ultimate : Manual
Windows 7 Enterprise : Manual
Service Names:
Service Name (registry): RemoteRegistry
Display Name: Remote Registry
Default Path and Command Line Options:
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k regsvc
Log On As:
Account: Local Service
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