Network List Service - Windows 7 Service
Identifies the networks to which the computer has connected, collects and stores properties for these networks, and notifies applications when these properties change.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8 and Vista.
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: | Network List Service |
| Service name: | netprofm |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\netprofm.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Network List Service runs as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Network List Service 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 netprofm service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Network List Service will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
If the Network List Service is stopped, the HomeGroup Provider fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of Network List Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetworkListServiceWindows7.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 netprofm.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.