Software Protection (sppsvc)Software Protection (sppsvc)

Registry Name

sppsvc

Display Name

Software Protection

Description

Enables the download, installation and enforcement of digital licenses for Windows and Windows applications. If the service is disabled, the operating system and licensed applications may run in a notification mode. It is strongly recommended that you not disable the Software Protection service.

Default Status

Stopped

Default Startup Type

Automatic (Delayed Start, Trigger Start)

Image Path

C:\WINDOWS\system32\sppsvc.exe

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

NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService

Additional Information

None at this time