What is "Group Policy Client" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Group Policy Client" service related to gpsvc.dll?

"Group Policy Client" is a Windows 8 service that The service is responsible for applying settings configured by administrators for the computer and users through the Group Policy component. If the service is stopped or disabled, the settings will not be applied and applications and components will not be manageable through Group Policy. Any components or applications that depend on the Group Policy component might not be functional if the service is stopped or disabled. "Group Policy Client" service is provided by gpsvc.dll program file.

Detailed information on "Group Policy Client" service:

Service name: gpsvc
Display name: Group Policy Client
Execution command: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Dependencies: {RPCSS, Mup}

"Group Policy Client" service is provided by a program called: gpsvc.dll:

Name: gpsvc.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\gpsvc.dll
Description: Group Policy Client
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 1366016 bytes
Modified: 7/26/2012 3:05:46 AM UTC

Disabling "Group Policy Client" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k netsvcs" Services on Windows 8

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