What is "Adaptive Brightness" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Adaptive Brightness" service related to sensrsvc.dll?

"Adaptive Brightness" is a Windows 7 service that "Monitors ambient light sensors to detect changes in ambient light and adjust the display brightness. If this service is stopped or disabled, the display brightness will not adapt to lighting conditions." "Adaptive Brightness" service is provided by sensrsvc.dll DLL file.

Detailed information on "Adaptive Brightness" service:

Service name: SensrSvc
Display name: Adaptive Brightness
Execution command:
   C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
Start type: Manual
Service status: Stopped
Dependencies: None

"Adaptive Brightness" service is provided by a DLL file called: sensrsvc.dll:

Name: sensrsvc.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\sensrsvc.dll
Description: Microsoft Windows ambient light service
File version: 6.1.7600.16385
Size: 24.5 KB (25,088 bytes)
Modified: Monday, July 13, 2009, 9:16:13 PM
Product name: Microsoft Windows Operating System

Disabling "Adaptive Brightness" service should not cause any issues when running your Windows 7 system.

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