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Plug and Play

Default Description:

Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input.

Additional Information:

This service is the heart and soul of the Plug and Play environment.

Take note: UPnP is not PnP. UPnP is for connectivity on networks via TCP/IP to devices, such as scanners or printers. Your sound card is PnP. Do not disable Plug and Play service.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

http://bbs.blackviper.com/index.php/board,3.0.html

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Pro x64: Automatic

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): PlugPlay

Display Name: Plug and Play

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Plug and Play needs to function properly:

  • None

What other service require Plug and Play to function properly:

 

Original content created: December 23, 2001

Most recent update: July 1, 2008

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