Function Discovery Provider Host

Default Description:

Host process for Function Discovery providers.

Additional Information:

Used by Windows Media Center Services.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Manual
Default Vista Home Premium: Manual
Default Vista Business: Manual
Default Vista Ultimate: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled *

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): fdPHost

Display Name: Function Discovery Provider Host

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service Function Discovery Provider Host needs to function properly:

• HTTP
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Function Discovery Provider Host to function properly:

• PnP-X IP Bus Enumerator
  • Windows Media Center Extender Service
• Windows Media Center Extender Service