Manages XML configuration files on a domain basis for automatic network provisioning.
Home networks do not require this service. This service is installed as part of Service Pack 2.
Default XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Pro x64: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual
Safe Setting: Disabled
Service Name (registry): xmlprov
Display Name: Network Provisioning Service
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System Account
What service Network Provisioning Service needs to function properly:
What other service require Network Provisioning Service to function properly:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\xmlprov]
"DependOnService"=hex(7):52,00,70,00,63,00,53,00,73,00,00,00,00,00
"Description"="Manages XML configuration files on a domain basis for automatic network provisioning."
"DisplayName"="Network Provisioning Service"
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Start"=dword:00000003
"Type"=dword:00000020
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Original content created: December 23, 2001
Most recent update: March 31, 2007
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