DNS Client

Default Description:

The DNS Client service (dnscache) caches Domain Name System (DNS) names and registers the full computer name for this computer. If the service is stopped, DNS names will continue to be resolved. However, the results of DNS name queries will not be cached and the computer's name will not be registered. If the service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

If you attempt to "repair" your network connection and a dialog box complains that the "DNS resolver failed to flush the cache," this service is the reason.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Dnscache

Display Name: DNS Client

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService

Log On As:

Account: Network Service

Dependencies:

What service DNS Client needs to function properly:

• NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver
  • TCP/IP Protocol Driver

What other service require DNS Client to function properly:

• None