Windows 8
Default Description
Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play.
Additional Information
This service is not installed by default and should be installed on a “home” system if the functionality provided is what is desired (stream music and videos on different devices around the home. 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 | 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): WMPNetworkSvc
Display Name: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play.
Additional Information
None at this time.
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 | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Professional | Automatic (Delayed Start, Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual (Started) | Manual (Started) |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): WMPNetworkSvc
Display Name: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
“C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe”
Log On As
Account: Network Service
Dependencies
What service Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service needs to function properly:
- HTTP (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices using Universal Plug and Play.
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): WMPNetworkSvc
Display Name: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service needs to function properly:
- HTTP (HB, HP, B, U)
-
UPnP Device Host(HB, HP, B, U)
- HTTP (HB, HP, B, U)
-
SSDP Discovery(HB, HP, B, U)
- HTTP (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)