General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance of homegroups. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will be unable to detect other homegroups 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 (Trigger Start, Started) |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual (Trigger Start, Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual (Trigger Start, Started) |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual (Trigger Start, Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual (Trigger Start, Started) |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual (Trigger Start, Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): HomeGroupProvider
Display Name: HomeGroup Provider
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
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
Performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance of homegroups. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will be unable to detect other homegroups 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:
- HomeGroup Listener
- <strong >HomeGroup Provider
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): HomeGroupProvider
Display Name: HomeGroup Provider
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service HomeGroup Provider needs to function properly:
-
Function Discovery Provider Host(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- HTTP (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
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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)
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Function Discovery Resource Publication(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- HTTP (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
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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)
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Network List Service(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
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Network Location Awareness(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
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Network Store Interface Service(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- NSI proxy service driver. (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
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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)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
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Network Store Interface Service(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)
-
Network Location Awareness(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require HomeGroup Provider to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Additional Reading
- HomeGroup: