Base Filtering System
Windows Vista Service Details
Description:
Managed firewall filtering. Even if you use a 3rd party firewall, you will probably want this service set to automatic, as it does more than just firewall filtering. It can be disabled, but your computer will be less secure.
Service Description:
The Base Filtering Engine (BFE) is a service that manages firewall and Internet Protocol security (IPsec) policies and implements user mode filtering. Stopping or disabling the BFE service will significantly reduce the security of the system. It will also result in unpredictable behavior in IPsec management and firewall applications.
Consequences of Stopping:
Windows firewall will not run as 'secure'
All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function
Depends on:
DCOM Server Process Launcher, Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Required for:
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), Routing and Remote Access, IPsec Policy Agent, IKE and AuthIP Ipsec Keying Modules, Windows Firewall