Peer Name Resolution Protocol

Default Description:

Enables Serverless Peer Name Resolution over the Internet. If disabled, some Peer to Peer and Collaborative applications, such as Windows Meetings, may not function.

Additional Information:

None at this time.

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: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): PNPPsvc

Display Name: Peer Name Resolution Protocol

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service Peer Name Resolution Protocol needs to function properly:

• Peer Networking Identity Manager

What other service require Peer Name Resolution Protocol to function properly:

• Peer Networking Grouping
• PNRP Machine Name Publication Service