Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service - Windows XP Service
Configures hard disk drives and volumes. The service only runs for configuration processes and then stops.
This service exists in Windows XP only.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service |
| Service name: | dmadmin |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\dmadmin.exe /com |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the dmadmin service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreLogicalDiskManagerAdministrativeServiceWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the dmadmin.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.