Removable Storage - Windows XP Service
Removable Storage Manager by Microsoft Corporation.
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: | Removable Storage |
| Service name: | NtmsSvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\ntmssvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Removable Storage service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Removable Storage 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 NtmsSvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Removable Storage will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Removable Storage
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemovableStorageWindowsXP.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 ntmssvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.