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Vista's DFS Replication Service

ServicesIntroduced in Windows 2003 Server, DFS Replication can be used to keep files synchronized across multiple computers on a network. It uses compression and can update just the changed blocks from a file, so it is very efficient. If you don’t plan to synchronize files across multiple computers, you don’t need this service, but since it is set to Manual by default, there is no benefit to disabling it.

Display Name:
DFS Replication
Service Name:
DFSR
Process Name:
DFSR.exe
Description:
Replicates files among multiple PCs keeping them in sync. On Client, it is used to roam folders between PCs; on server, it is used to provide high availability and local access across a wide area network (WAN). If the service is stopped, file replication does not occur, and the files on the server become out-of-date. If the service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will not start.
Path to Executable:
%windir%\system32\DFSR.exe
Default Startup:
  • Home Basic: Manual
  • Home Premium: Manual
  • Business: Manual
  • Enterprise: Manual
  • Ultimate: Manual
Log On As:
Local System Account
Desktop Interaction:
No
Depends On:
  • COM+ Event System
    • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
      • DCOM Server Process Launcher
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
    • DCOM Server Process Launcher
Required For:
None
Memory:
N/A
CPU:
N/A
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