Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
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General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol.
Additional Information
This service is not installed by default and should not be installed on a “home” system. You can add or remove this service by heading to:
- Head to Start
- Select Control Panel
- Select Programs
- Select Programs and Features
- Select Turn Windows Features on or off
Default Startup Type
| OS | WDP |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 WDP | Disabled |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): NetTcpPortSharing
Display Name: Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\SMSvcHost.exe
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol.
Additional Information
Two different executables are offered for this service, depending upon which version (32 or 64-bit) you are using. If you installed the Net.Tcp Listener Adapter service, this service is set from Disabled to Manual and started.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Professional | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Disabled |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): NetTcpPortSharing
Display Name: Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
“C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation\SMSvcHost.exe”
or
“C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation\SMSvcHost.exe”
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service needs to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service to function properly:
- Net.Tcp Listener Adapter (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol.
Additional Information
Two different executables are offered for this service, depending upon which version (32 or 64-bit) you are using.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Vista Home Premium | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Vista Business | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Vista Ultimate | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Vista Enterprise | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): NetTcpPortSharing
Display Name: Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
“C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation\SMSvcHost.exe”
or
“C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v3.0\Windows Communication Foundation\SMSvcHost.exe”
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service needs to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service to function properly:
- Net.Tcp Listener Adapter (HB, HP, B, U)
Additional Reading
None at this time.