"Workstation - wkssvc.dll" Service on Windows 7
What is "Workstation" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Workstation" service related to wkssvc.dll?
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"Workstation" is a Windows 7 service that
"Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers using the SMB protocol. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start."
"Workstation" service is provided by wkssvc.dll DLL file.
Detailed information on "Workstation" service:
Service name: LanmanWorkstation Display name: Workstation Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService Start type: Automatic Service status: Started Dependencies: Browser Support Driver Network Store Interface Service SMB 1.x MiniRedirector SMB 2.0 MiniRedirector
"Workstation" service is provided by a DLL file called: wkssvc.dll:
Name: wkssvc.dll Location: C:\Windows\System32\wkssvc.dll Description: Workstation Service DLL File version: 6.1.7601.17514 Size: 82.5 KB (84,480 bytes) Modified: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 7:21:36 AM
Disabling "Workstation" service should not cause any issues when running Windows 7 system.
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