Shared PC Account Manager (shpamsvc) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
shpamsvc
Display Name:
Shared PC Account Manager
Description:
Manages profiles and accounts on a SharedPC configured device
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Disabled
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -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\Windows.SharedPC.AccountManager.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
- None
Log On As:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
The Shared PC Account Manager service is responsible for managing user accounts on shared PCs. It provides a number of features that are designed to make it easier to manage and use shared PCs, such as:
- The service can automatically create user accounts for users when they sign in to a shared PC, and delete those accounts when the users sign out. This helps to keep the shared PC clean and organized, and prevents users from leaving behind personal files and data.
- It allows administrators to configure a number of account management policies for shared PCs. These policies can be used to control things like how long user accounts are kept inactive before they are deleted, and what permissions user accounts have on the shared PC.
- It can be used to configure shared PCs into kiosk mode. In kiosk mode, the shared PC will automatically launch a specific application when a user signs in.
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.