Thread Ordering Server - Windows Vista Service
Provides ordered execution for a group of threads within a specific period of time.
This service also exists in Windows 7 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Thread Ordering Server |
| Service name: | THREADORDER |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\mmcss.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Thread Ordering Server service starts as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService and runs in a shared process of svchost.exe. If Thread Ordering Server fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the THREADORDER service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Thread Ordering Server
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreThreadOrderingServerWindowsVista.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 mmcss.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.