Netlogon - Windows 7 Service
Maintains a secure channel between your computer and the domain controller for authenticating users and services. If this service is stopped, the computer may not authenticate users and services and the domain controller cannot register DNS records. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8, Vista and XP.
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: | Netlogon |
| Service name: | Netlogon |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\lsass.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | MS_WindowsRemoteValidation |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Netlogon service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Netlogon 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 Netlogon service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Netlogon will not start, if the Workstation service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Netlogon
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetlogonWindows7.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 lsass.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.