How to Reinstall DDE Service

The Network DDE and DDE DSDM are services that run under Microsoft Windows XP and older systems. Their primary objective is to form a bridge of communication between two dependent applications. Generally, these services are suited for network programs, where the client application sends any given data to a server located on another physical computer. In the event these features are disabled within your Windows operating system, you may reinstall them by restarting such services, or enabling them if currently inactive.

Instructions

1. Click "Start" and type "Services.Msc." Press "Enter" on your keyboard to launch the Services applet. Alternatively, click "Start," then launch the "Control Panel." Click the "Administrative Tools" applet and launch the "Services" entry listed.

2. Browse for the "Network DDE Service" as well as the "Network DDE DSDM Service." Double-click each item to launch its properties menu.

3. Click "Start" under the "Service Status" field to initialize the service in question. If either Network DDE service was entirely disabled, click the "Startup Type" menu and select "Automatic" or "Manual." The "Automatic" option ensures the service is active at all times, while the latter option only functions as any given program may need it.

4. Click "OK" for all settings to take place. Exit the Services applet by clicking the "File" menu, followed by "Exit."

References

• Windows XP Services: Network DDE DSDM
• The Elder Geek: Services Guide for Windows XP