What is WMPNetworkSvc?
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Explanation
Windows Vista Service: WMPNetworkSvc
The Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service or the "WMPNetworkSvc" allows the networked devices
and players connected with Universal plug and play(Upnp), to share the Windows Media Player libraries.
Default Startup:
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Depended Services:
Services
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate
HTTP
UPnP Device Host
Required Services:
Services
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate
None
None
None
None
None
In other words ,Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service, Shares WMP libraries to other networked players and media devices using Upnp .