Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector

The Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector (UmRdpService) service allows the redirection of printers, drives, and ports for Remote Desktop connections.

This service is installed by default with Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise in addition to all versions of Windows Server 2008 R2. It is not available on Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, or Windows 7 Home Premium.

Its service startup type is Manual.

When started in the default configuration it will log on using the Local System account.

The Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector service is dependent upon the following system components:

  • Remote Desktop Services
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher
  • RPC Endpoint Mapper
  • Terminal Device Driver
  • Terminal Service Device Redirector Driver
  • Redirected Buffering Sub System
  • Mup

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