What is "Time Broker" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Time Broker" service related to TimeBrokerServer.dll?

"Time Broker" is a Windows 8 service that Coordinates execution of background work for WinRT application. If this service is stopped or disabled, then background work might not be triggered. "Time Broker" service is provided by TimeBrokerServer.dll program file.

Detailed information on "Time Broker" service:

Service name: TimeBroker
Display name: Time Broker
Execution command: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
Dependencies: None

"Time Broker" service is provided by a program called: TimeBrokerServer.dll:

Name: TimeBrokerServer.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\TimeBrokerServer.dll
Description: Time Event Broker
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 171008 bytes
Modified: 3/2/2013 2:45:07 AM UTC

Disabling "Time Broker" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

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