"Net.Tcp Listener Adapter - SMSvcHost.exe" Service on Windows Server 2008

Q

What is "Net.Tcp Listener Adapter" in my Windows Server 2008 service list? And how is "Net.Tcp Listener Adapter" service related to SMSvcHost.exe?

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A

"Net.Tcp Listener Adapter" is a Windows Server 2008 service that "Receives activation requests over the net.tcp protocol and passes them to the Windows Process Activation Service." "Net.Tcp Listener Adapter" service is provided by SMSvcHost.exe EXE file.

Detailed information on "Net.Tcp Listener Adapter" service:

Service name: NetTcpActivator
Display name: Net.Tcp Listener Adapter
Execution command: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\SMSvcHost.exe
Start type: Disabled
Service status: Stopped
Dependencies:
   Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service

Disabling "Net.Tcp Listener Adapter" service should not cause any issues when running Windows Server 2008 system.

 

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