Managing Programs and Features in Windows Vista - Viewing and Managing Local Service Providers
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In Software Explorer, you view programs that are acting as local service providers for Winsock by selecting the Winsock Service Providers option in the Category list. In the Name list, Software Explorer lists Winsock providers by name according to the software publisher. The program name is followed by or includes the protocol the provider uses, such as TCP/IP.
When you select a local service provider, you can view that program’s configuration details in the right pane (see Figure 4-14. The details provided for Winsock service providers include similar details to running programs. Additional details you’ll see include:
LSP Type
Lists the type of provider, such as Transport Provider
GUID
Lists the Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) of the
provider
Special Path
Lists the device path the program is using for
Winsock communications, if applicable
Figure 4-14. Viewing your local service providers
While you can view and work with local service providers started under your user account, you must have administrator permission to view and work with local service providers started by other user or system accounts. To view local service providers for other users and the operating system, click “Show for all users.” When prompted, provide consent or credentials. You’ll then be able to view and work with all local service providers.
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