On this page I am listing many of the Windows Vista services that are running behind the scenes on your Windows PC.

It is NOT an exhaustive list...

For a complete list of services that get installed by default on the operating system
read this page: Vista Services


Here is a list of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Services:

Application Experience

Application Information

Application Layer Gateway Service

Application Management

Background Intelligent Transfer Service

Base Filtering Engine

Block Level Backup Engine Service

Certificate Propagation

CNG Key Isolation

COM+ Event System

COM+ System Application

Computer Browser

Cryptographic Services

Desktop Window Manager Session Manager

Simply put a "service" can be described as a software application that runs continuously in the background while your computer is on.

This information resource may also be of great benefit: Vista Services Guide

Regards

Marc Liron
Microsoft MVP
www.marcliron.com