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Universal Plug and Play Device Host

Default Description:

Provides support to host Universal Plug and Play devices.

Additional Information:

Used in conjunction with SSDP Discovery Service, it detects and configures UPnP devices on your home network. If any external device does not function because of this service being disabled, place it back in to Automatic. MSN Messenger uses this service in conjunction with supported UPnP devices, to provide support for networks behind a NAT firewall, gateway or router. Also, if you are experiencing difficulty connecting to multiplayer games that use DirectX(7,8,9), place this service to Automatic and ensure you download all security updates. Furthermore, if you use Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing and wish to make use of the "allow others to modify this connection" feature, enable UPnP.

Take note: UPnP is not PnP. UPnP is for connectivity on networks via TCP/IP to devices, such as scanners or printers. Your sound card is PnP. Do not disable the Plug and Play service.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): upnphost

Display Name: Universal Plug and Play Device Host

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Dependencies:

What service Universal Plug and Play Device Host needs to function properly:

• HTTP (H, M, P, T)
• SDDP Discovery Service (H, M, P, T)
  • HTTP (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Universal Plug and Play Device Host to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)