What is "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" in my Windows 7 service list? And how is "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" service related to SMSvcHost.exe?

"Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" is a Windows 7 service that "Provides ability to share TCP ports over the net.tcp protocol." "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" service is provided by SMSvcHost.exe EXE file.

Detailed information on "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" service:

Service name: NetTcpPortSharing
Display name: Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service
Execution command: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\SMSvcHost.exe
Start type: Disabled
Service status: Stopped
Dependencies: None

"Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" service is provided by an EXE file called: SMSvcHost.exe:

Name: SMSvcHost.exe
Location: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v4.0.30319\SMSvcHost.exe
Description: SMSvcHost.exe
File version: 4.0.30319.1
Size: 121 KB (124,240 bytes)
Modified: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 2:16:28 PM
Product name: Microsoft .NET Framework
Vendor: Microsoft Corporation

Disabling "Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service" service should not cause any issues when running Windows 7 system.

 

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