Group Policy Client

Default Description:

The service is responsible for applying settings configured by administrators for the computer and users through the Group Policy component. If the service is stopped or disabled, the settings will not be applied and applications and components will not be manageable through Group Policy. Any components or applications that depend on the Group Policy component might not be functional if the service is stopped or disabled.

Additional Information:

You cannot disable this service via services.msc.

Defaults Startup Type:

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

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): gpsvc

Display Name: Group Policy Client

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Group Policy Client needs to function properly:

• Mup
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Group Policy Client to function properly:

• None