Sensor Service (SensorService) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
SensorService
Display Name:
Sensor Service
Description:
A service for sensors that manages different sensors' functionality. Manages Simple Device Orientation (SDO) and History for sensors. Loads the SDO sensor that reports device orientation changes. If this service is stopped or disabled, the SDO sensor will not be loaded and so auto-rotation will not occur. History collection from Sensors will also be stopped.
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 LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -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\SensorService.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:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
The Sensor Service (SensorService) manages data from hardware sensors in your device, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, ambient light sensors, and GPS. It enables features like automatic screen rotation (e.g., on tablets), adaptive brightness, and location-based services by collecting and processing sensor inputs for use by the operating system and applications.
This service runs automatically on devices with compatible sensors but remains inactive on systems without them. Disabling it may break sensor-dependent features like auto-rotate or adaptive display settings, though it has no impact on standard desktops lacking sensors.
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.