Windows CardSpace - Windows 7 Service
Securely enables the creation, management, and disclosure of digital identities.
This service also exists in Windows Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows CardSpace |
| Service name: | idsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation\infocard.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Windows CardSpace service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Windows CardSpace fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the idsvc service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Windows CardSpace
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsCardSpaceWindows7.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the infocard.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.