PNRP Machine Name Publication Service - Windows 10 Service
This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context 'p2p pnrp peer'.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1511 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1607 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1703 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1709 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1803 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1809 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1903 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1909 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 2004 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 20H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H1 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | PNRP Machine Name Publication Service |
| Service name: | PNRPAutoReg |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\pnrpauto.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The PNRP Machine Name Publication Service is running as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If PNRP Machine Name Publication Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the PNRPAutoReg service has failed to start.
Dependencies
PNRP Machine Name Publication Service is unable to start, if the Peer Name Resolution Protocol service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePNRPMachineNamePublicationServiceWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the pnrpauto.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.