DFS Replication

Windows Vista Service Details

Description:

DFS Replication can be used to keep files synchronized across multiple computers on a network. It is a rather nice feature, but it is unlikely that many users know of it or will take advantage of it. It is set to Automatic for Ultimate, but can be safely set to manual or even disabled if you do not use it.


Service Description:

Replicates files among multiple PCs and keeps them synchronized.


Consequences of Stopping:

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All services listed in 'Required For' will be unable to function


Depends on:

DCOM Server Process Launcher, Remote Procedure Call (RPC), COM+ Event System


Required for:


None


Default Settings:
Home Basic:Manual
Home Premium:Manual
Business:Manual
Ultimate:Automatic
Tweaked Settings:1
Safe:Manual
Tweak:Disabled
Minimal:Disabled
1: Use at your own risk. Check descriptions of terms here

Service Information

Service Name: DFSR
Process Name:DFSR.exe
Memory Usage(MB)2:1.6
CPU Usage(%)3:
Running Type:
2: denotes typical memory usage. It may not be indicative of what usage you will see, but it should give you a rough idea. Make a comment below if you see otherwise.
3: denotes typical CPU usage when process is actually active. Many processes are not actively doing anything most of the time. Check running type for more details. All machines are different, so this number may not be indicative of what you will actually see.