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Display Name (?):

File Server for Macintosh

Short Name (?):

MacFile

Executable (?):

sfmsvc.exe

Library (?):

None.

Depends On (?):

None.

Supports (?):

None.

Description (?):

Enables Macintosh clients to store and access files on this server. If this service is stopped, Macintosh clients will not be able to access this server. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

OS (?):

NT4 Server, 2000 Server, Server 2003, Vista Server

Startup (?):

Default	Home	Workstation	Server	Minimal	Tweaked	Automatic
Disabled	Disabled	Disabled	Automatic	Disabled	Disabled	Disabled

Explanation (?):

The file server for macintosh service allows a Windows server to mimic Macintosh file shares for SMB file shares. This allows Macintosh users to browse and transfer files from and to a Windows server. This feature is very useful in a mixed network and can be used to streamline the differing operating systems. If this service is disabled Macintosh users will not be able to access the SMB file shares on the server. However, if you do not wish to use this service it is highly recommended you uninstall this feature through the add/remove components dialog rather than just disabling it.