PNRP Machine Name Publication Service - Windows 11 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 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
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 11 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 for PNRP Machine Name Publication Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePNRPMachineNamePublicationServiceWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. 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 11 installation media.