General Information
This service automatically receives a Dynamic IP address from your DHCP server and DNS updates. Required for ICS / internet client and if you run IPSEC or an IP VPN, disable on a standalone system or one that has a static IP address. Take note: Most DSL/cable ISP’s use DHCP to provide internet access. If you disable this service and your Internet connection no longer works, place this back into automatic. Most DSL and cable hardware routers have the option of enabling a DHCP server for the internal network. Ensure that the router is configured the same as your local PC’s.
Windows 8
Default Description
Registers and updates IP addresses and DNS records for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not receive dynamic IP addresses and DNS updates. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Dhcp
Display Name: DHCP Client
Display Name: DHCP Client
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Registers and updates IP addresses and DNS records for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not receive dynamic IP addresses and DNS updates. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Dhcp
Display Name: DHCP Client
Display Name: DHCP Client
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service DHCP Client needs to function properly:
- Ancilary Function Driver for Winsock (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Network Store Interface Service (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- NSI proxy service driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require DHCP Client to function properly:
- WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Registers and updates IP addresses and DNS records for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not receive dynamic IP addresses and DNS updates. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Additional Information
The following list of services use about 14MB while hiding under the same svchost.exe process:
- <strong >DHCP Client
- Windows Audio
- Windows Event Log
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Home Premium | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Business | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Ultimate | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| Vista Enterprise | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Dhcp
Display Name: DHCP Client
Display Name: DHCP Client
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service DHCP Client needs to function properly:
- Ancilliary Function Driver for Winsock (HB, HP, B, U)
- NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
- Network Store Interface Service(HB, HP, B, U)
- NSI proxy service (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require DHCP Client to function properly:
- WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP Pro x64
Default Description
Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
Additional Information
This service automatically receives a Dynamic IP address from your DHCP server and DNS updates. Required for ICS / internet client and if you run IPSEC Services, disable on a standalone system or one that has a static IP address. Take note: Most DSL/cable ISP’s use DHCP to provide internet access. If you disable this service and your Internet connection no longer works, place this back into automatic. Most DSL and cable hardware routers have the option of enabling a DHCP server for the internal network. Ensure that the router is configured the same as your local PC’s.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP Pro x64 | ? | ? | Automatic |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Dhcp
Display Name: DHCP Client
Display Name: DHCP Client
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service DHCP Client needs to function properly:
- AFD
- NetBIOS over TCP/IP
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver
- IPSEC driver
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver
- IPSEC driver
What other service require DHCP Client to function properly:
- None
Windows XP
Default Description
Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
Additional Information
This service automatically receives a Dynamic IP address from your DHCP server and DNS updates. Required for ICS / internet client and if you run IPSEC, disable on a standalone system or one that has a static IP address. Take note: Most DSL/cable ISP’s use DHCP to provide internet access. If you disable this service and your Internet connection no longer works, place this back into automatic. Most DSL and cable hardware routers have the option of enabling a DHCP server for the internal network. Ensure that the router is configured the same as your local PC’s.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP MCE 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Pro | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) | Automatic (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Dhcp
Display Name: DHCP Client
Display Name: DHCP Client
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service DHCP Client needs to function properly:
- AFD (H, M, P, T)
- NetBIOS over TCP/IP (H, M, P, T)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (H, M, P, T)
- IPSEC driver (H, M, P, T)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (H, M, P, T)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (H, M, P, T)
- IPSEC driver (H, M, P, T)
What other service require DHCP Client to function properly:
- None (H, M, P, T)
