What is "Remote Desktop Services" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "Remote Desktop Services" service related to TermSrv.dll?

"Remote Desktop Services" is a Windows XP service that "Allows users to connect interactively to a remote computer. Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Session Host Server depend on this service. To prevent remote use of this computer, clear the checkboxes on the Remote tab of the System properties control panel item." "Remote Desktop Services" service is provided by TermSrv.dll DLL file.

Detailed information on "Remote Desktop Services" service:

Service name: TermService
Display name: Remote Desktop Services
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService
Start type: Manual
Service status: Started
Dependencies:
   Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
   Terminal Device Driver

"Remote Desktop Services" service is provided by a DLL file called: TermSrv.dll:

Name: TermSrv.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\TermSrv.dll
Description: Remote Desktop Session Host Server
File version: 6.1.7601.17514
Size: 509 KB (521,216 bytes)
Modified: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 7:21:28 AM

Disabling "Remote Desktop Services" service should not cause any issues when running Windows XP system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k NetworkService" Services on Windows XP

⇒⇒Windows XP Services Tutorials