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Windows Media Center Extender Service

Default Description:

Allows Windows Media Center Extender devices to locate and connect to the computer.

Additional Information:

If you do not use any external devices as a WMC extender, this service can safely be left in its default value.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

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Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Not Available
Default Vista Home Premium: Disabled
Default Vista Business: Not Installed
Default Vista Ultimate: Disabled

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Mcx2Svc

Display Name: Windows Media Center Extender Service

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service Windows Media Center Extender Service needs to function properly:

• Function Discovery Provider Host
  • HTTP
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
    • DCOM Server Process Launcher
• PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator
  • Function Discovery Provider Host
    • HTTP
    • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
      • DCOM Server Process Launcher
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
    • DCOM Server Process Launcher
• SSDP Discovery
  • HTTP
• Terminal Services
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
    • DCOM Server Process Launcher
  • Terminal Device Driver

What other service require Windows Media Center Extender Service to function properly:

• None

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