Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector (UmRdpService) Defaults in Windows 8
Allows the redirection of Printers/Drives/Ports for RDP connections.
Default Settings
Startup type: | Manual |
Display name: | Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector |
Service name: | UmRdpService |
Service type: | share |
Error control: | normal |
Object: | localSystem |
Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
File: | %SystemRoot%\System32\umrdp.dll |
Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UmRdpService |
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Default Behavior
Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector is a Win32 service. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. When the Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector is started, it runs as localSystem in a process of svchost.exe, sharing it with other services. If Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector fails to start, the error details are added to Windows 8 error log. When the operating system startup is complete, the user is being notified that the UmRdpService service hasn't been started.
Dependencies
Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector can't start, if any service from the list below is disabled or not available:
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector
Before you begin doing this, make sure that all the services on which Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector depends are configured by default and function properly. See the list of dependencies above.1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config UmRdpService start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The UmRdpService service is using the umrdp.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.