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