General Information
If you do not use any external devices as a WMC extender, this service can safely be left in its default (disabled) value.
Windows 7
Default Description
Allows Media Center Extenders to locate and connect to the computer.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Not Available | Not Available |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Not Available | Not Available |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Disabled | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Professional | Disabled | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Disabled | Disabled |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Disabled | Disabled |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): Mcx2Svc
Display Name: Media Center Extender Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Media Center Extender Service needs to function properly:
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Function Discovery Provider Host(HP, P, U, E)
- HTTP (HP, P, U, E)
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Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (HP, P, U, E)
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PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator(HP, P, U, E)
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Function Discovery Provider Host(HP, P, U, E)
- HTTP (HP, P, U, E)
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Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (HP, P, U, E)
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Function Discovery Provider Host(HP, P, U, E)
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Remote Desktop Services(HP, P, U, E)
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Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (HP, P, U, E)
- Terminal Device Driver (HP, P, U, E)
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Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HP, P, U, E)
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SSDP Discovery(HP, P, U, E)
- HTTP (HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Media Center Extender Service to function properly:
- None (HP, P, U, E)
Additional Reading
None at this time.