Net Logon - Windows XP Service
Supports pass-through authentication of account logon events for computers in a domain.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Net Logon |
| Service name: | Netlogon |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\lsass.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | RemoteValidation |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Net Logon service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Net Logon 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 Netlogon service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Net Logon will not start, if the Workstation service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Net Logon
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetLogonWindowsXP.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 lsass.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.