TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper (lmhosts)

Registry Name:

lmhosts

Display Name:

TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

Description:

Provides support for the NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution for clients on the network, therefore enabling users to share files, print, and log on to the network. If this service is stopped, these functions might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Default Status:

Running

Default Startup Type:

Manual (Trigger Start)

Image Path:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted -p

DLL File Path:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\lmhsvc.dll

Dependencies:

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:

• Afd

System components that depend on this service to function properly:

• None

Log On As:

NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Additional Information:

None at this time