General Information
None at this time
Windows 8
Default Description
Enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.
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): p2psvc
Display Name: Peer Networking Grouping
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet
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
Enables multi-party communication using Peer-to-Peer Grouping. If disabled, some applications, such as HomeGroup, may not function.
Additional Information
If you do not plan on using Remote Assistance or HomeGroup for networking, the following group of services can safely be disabled:
- Peer Name Resolution Protocol
- <strong >Peer Networking Grouping
- Peer Networking Identity Manager
- PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
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): p2psvc
Display Name: Peer Networking Grouping
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Peer Networking Grouping needs to function properly:
-
Peer Name Resolution Protocol(S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Peer Networking Identity Manager (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- Peer Networking Identity Manager (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Peer Networking Grouping to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Provides Peer Networking Grouping services.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Enterprise | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): p2psvc
Display Name: Peer Networking Grouping
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Peer Networking Grouping needs to function properly:
-
Peer Name Resolution Protocol(HB, HP, B, U)
- Peer Networking Identity Manager (HB, HP, B, U)
- Peer Networking Identity Manager (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Peer Networking Grouping to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)