Security Accounts Manager (SamSs) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
SamSs
Display Name:
Security Accounts Manager
Description:
The startup of this service signals other services that the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) is ready to accept requests. Disabling this service will prevent other services in the system from being notified when the SAM is ready, which may in turn cause those services to fail to start correctly. This service should not be disabled.
Default Status:
Running
Default Startup Type:
Automatic
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
Log On As:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
None at this time
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.