Remote Desktop Configuration - Windows 8 Service
Remote Desktop Configuration service (RDCS) is responsible for all Remote Desktop Services and Remote Desktop related configuration and session maintenance activities that require SYSTEM context. These include per-session temporary folders, RD themes, and RD certificates.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Pro | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Remote Desktop Configuration |
| Service name: | SessionEnv |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\sessenv.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | localSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Remote Desktop Configuration service runs as localSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Remote Desktop Configuration fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the SessionEnv service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Remote Desktop Configuration won't start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Remote Desktop Configuration
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteDesktopConfigurationWindows8.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.
Note. Make sure that the sessenv.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.