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SSDP Discovery

Default Description:

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.

Additional Information:

SSDP service is required to see networked resources (Network Discovery) in the "Network" display pane.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Business: Manual (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): SSDPSRV

Display Name: SSDP Discovery

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service SSDP Discovery needs to function properly:

• HTTP

What other service require SSDP Discovery to function properly:

• UPnP Device Host
  • Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
• Windows Media Center Extender Service