Discovers networked devices and services that use the SSDP discovery protocol, such as UPnP devices. Also announces SSDP devices and services running on the local computer. If this service is stopped, SSDP-based devices will not be discovered. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
SSDP service is required to see networked resources (Network Discovery) in the "Network" display pane.
Default Vista Home Basic: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Business: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual (Started)
Safe Setting: Manual
Service Name (registry): SSDPSRV
Display Name: SSDP Discovery
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Account: Local Service
What service SSDP Discovery needs to function properly:
What other service require SSDP Discovery to function properly:
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