General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Makes local computer changes associated with configuration and maintenance of the homegroup-joined computer. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will not work properly in a homegroup and your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): HomeGroupListener
Display Name: HomeGroup Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Makes local computer changes associated with configuration and maintenance of the homegroup-joined computer. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will not work properly in a homegroup and your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.
Additional Information
HomeGroup is new to Windows 7 and currently is only available with Windows 7 network connected systems. As such, disabling the following group of services with only one Windows 7 local networked computer or standalone system is safe:
- <strong >HomeGroup Listener
- HomeGroup Provider
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Manual (Started) | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Manual (Started) | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Manual (Started) | Manual |
| Windows 7 Professional | Manual (Started) | Manual |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual (Started) | Manual |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual (Started) | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): HomeGroupListener
Display Name: HomeGroup Listener
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
What service HomeGroup Listener needs to function properly:
-
Server(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
-
Security Accounts Manager(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Server SMB 1.xxx Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Server SMB 2.xxx Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- srvnet (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Server SMB 2.xxx Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
-
Security Accounts Manager(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require HomeGroup Listener to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Additional Reading
HomeGroup: