Peer Networking Identity Manager (p2pimsvc)Peer Networking Identity Manager (p2pimsvc)

Registry Name

p2pimsvc

Display Name

Peer Networking Identity Manager

Description

Provides identity services for the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services. If disabled, the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP) and Peer-to-Peer Grouping services may not function, and some applications, such as HomeGroup and Remote Assistance, may not function correctly.

Default Status

Stopped

Default Startup Type

Manual

Image Path

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet

DLL File Path

C:\WINDOWS\system32\pnrpsvc.dll

Dependencies

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
  • None
System components that depend on this service to function properly:

Log On As

NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Additional Information

None at this time