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Network Location Awareness (NLA)

Default Description:

Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes.

Additional Information:

Before the installation of Service Pack 2, this service was required for use with the Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing service (server only). After the installation of Service Pack 2, it no longer is required. However, it has been reported to me that Real Player may require this service, otherwise it will stall. It has also been reported to me that Windows Live OneCare firewall requires this service. If you have a wired or wireless network card installed, this service needs to be in Manual mode (and started) for the wireless card to properly obtain a dynamic IP address and update the icon in the system tray.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Pro x64: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Nla

Display Name: Network Location Awareness (NLA)

Default Path and Command Line Options:

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

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Network Location Awareness (NLA) needs to function properly:

• AFD
• TCP/IP Protocol Driver
  • IPSEC driver

What other service require Network Location Awareness (NLA) to function properly:

• None