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Display Name (?):

TCP/IP Printer Server

Short Name (?):

LPDSVC

Executable (?):

tcpsvcs.exe

Library (?):

None.

Depends On (?):

Print Spooler

Supports (?):

None.

Description (?):

Provides a TCP/IP-based printing service that uses the Line Printer protocol.

OS (?):

NT4 Server, 2000 Server, Server 2003, Vista Server

Startup (?):

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

Explanation (?):

The TCP/IP print service service provides the ability to share printers through the line printer daemon (LPD) protocol. This protocol was designed for UNIX computers, but was included in Windows to make it compatible with the standard. If you want more information on this protocl then it can be referenced under RFC 1179. If you're using this service then leave it set to automatic, others uninstall it.