Telephony

Default Description:

Provides Telephony API (TAPI) support for programs that control telephony devices on the local computer and, through the LAN, on servers that are also running the service.

Additional Information:

This service is required for dial-up modem connectivity and to use the Fax service. You may require this service for some direct cable or DSL providers, depending on how they implement their logon process or some AOL functionality, depending on software used. If Dial-up, cable or DSL internet access no longer functions properly with this service disabled, place it into automatic. If you are connecting via a hardware router or gateway, this service is not needed.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Manual
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual
Default Vista Business: Manual
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): TapiSrv

Display Name: Telephony

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService

Log On As:

Account: Network Service

Dependencies:

What service Telephony needs to function properly:

• Plug and Play
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Telephony to function properly:

• Fax
• Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
• Remote Access Connection Manager
  • Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
  • Remote Access Auto Connection Manager
  • Routing and Remote Access