HomeGroup Provider - Windows 7 Service
Performs networking tasks associated with configuration and maintenance of homegroups. If this service is stopped or disabled, your computer will be unable to detect other homegroups and your homegroup might not work properly. It is recommended that you keep this service running.
This service also exists in Windows 10 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | HomeGroup Provider |
| Service name: | HomeGroupProvider |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\provsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
|
Default Behavior
The HomeGroup Provider service runs as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the HomeGroup Provider fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the HomeGroupProvider service has failed to start.
Dependencies
HomeGroup Provider will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of HomeGroup Provider
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreHomeGroupProviderWindows7.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 provsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.