AllJoyn Router Service (AJRouter) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
AJRouter
Display Name:
AllJoyn Router Service
Description:
Routes AllJoyn messages for the local AllJoyn clients. If this service is stopped the AllJoyn clients that do not have their own bundled routers will be unable to run.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual (Trigger Start)
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted -p
svchost.exe is a system process that hosts and manages Windows services running from DLL files rather than standalone executable files, allowing Windows to modularize and efficiently manage background tasks.
svchost.exe loads and runs Windows services, such as networking, Windows Update, audio, and many others. Multiple instances of svchost.exe can run simultaneously, each hosting different services. This helps with stability and security—if one service fails, it doesn't crash all services.
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\AJRouter.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
- None
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
- None
Log On As:
NT AUTHORITY\LocalService
Additional Information:
The AJRouter service allows your computer to communicate with other devices that use the AllJoyn framework. AllJoyn is an open-source project that enables interoperability among devices across different platforms and operating systems. It is part of the Internet of Things (IoT) initiative, which aims to connect various smart devices and enable them to exchange information and collaborate.
The AJRouter service is not essential for Windows, but it can be useful if you have other IoT-enabled devices in your home or network, such as smart speakers, lights, thermostats, cameras, etc. The service acts as a router that routes AllJoyn messages for the local AllJoyn clients.
Windows Service Startup Type:
In Microsoft Windows, Windows services can be configured with different startup types that determine how and when they are started:
- Automatic: The service starts automatically when Windows boots.
- Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically after the system has finished booting and initial services have started, helping improve startup performance.
- Manual: The service does not start automatically. It must be started by a user or another process when needed.
- Manual (Trigger Start): The service starts manually or in response to specific system events (triggers), such as device insertion or network changes.
- Disabled: The service is prevented from starting, even if required by the system or an application.