DCOM Server Process Launcher (DcomLaunch) Windows Service Startup Type, Default Configuration, and Information

Registry Name:

DcomLaunch

Display Name:

DCOM Server Process Launcher

Description:

The DCOMLAUNCH service launches COM and DCOM servers in response to object activation requests. If this service is stopped or disabled, programs using COM or DCOM will not function properly. It is strongly recommended that you have the DCOMLAUNCH service running.

For more information, see the Additional Information section.

Default Status:

Running

Default Startup Type:

Automatic

Image Path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch -p

DLL File Path:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\rpcss.dll

Dependencies:

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:

None

System components that depend on this service to function properly:

Log On As:

LocalSystem

Additional Information:

The DCOM Server Process Launcher service is responsible for launching and hosting various services required by other programs on your computer. It acts as a container for multiple services, allowing them to run efficiently and share system resources. It also implements Microsoft’s Component Object Model (COM) and Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) technologies.

This service is essential for the proper functioning of many Windows features, such as Windows Update, Windows Firewall, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), and more. If this service is stopped or disabled, some of these features may not work correctly or at all.