What is "PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" service related to pnrpauto.dll?

"PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" is a Windows 8 service that publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context 'p2p pnrp peer' . "PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" service is provided by pnrpauto.dll program file.

Detailed information on "PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" service:

Service name: PNRPAutoReg
Display name: PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet
Dependencies: {pnrpsvc}

"PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" service is provided by a program called: pnrpauto.dll:

Name: pnrpauto.dll
Location: C:\Windows\system32\pnrpauto.dll
Description: PNRP Auto Service Dll
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 26624 bytes
Modified: 7/26/2012 3:06:58 AM UTC

Disabling "PNRP Machine Name Publication Service" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet" Services on Windows 8

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