Peer Name Resolution Protocol - Windows 11 Service
Enables serverless peer name resolution over the Internet using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRP). If disabled, some peer-to-peer and collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function.
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: | Peer Name Resolution Protocol |
| Service name: | PNRPsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServicePeerNet |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\pnrpsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Peer Name Resolution Protocol service is running as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Peer Name Resolution Protocol fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the PNRPsvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Peer Name Resolution Protocol is unable to start, if the Peer Networking Identity Manager service is stopped or disabled.
If Peer Name Resolution Protocol is stopped, the following services cannot start:
Restore Default Startup Type for Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePeerNameResolutionProtocolWindows11.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 pnrpsvc.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.