wmpnetwk.exe
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service by Microsoft
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.
Overview
There are 23 versions of wmpnetwk.exe in the wild, the latest version being 6.0.5358.0 (WMP_11.060509-2009). It is started as a Windows Service called 'Servicio de uso compartido de red del Reproductor de Windows Media' with the name 'WMPNetworkSvc' and described as “Comparte las bibliotecas del Reproductor de Windows Media con otros dispositivos multimedia y reproductores en red mediante Plug and Play universal.”. . It is also run with NETWORK SERVICE privileges. The average file size is about 1.08 MB. The programs Windows Media Player 11, AcidWax and Cisco WebEx Meetings have been observed as installing specific variations of wmpnetwk.exe. During the process's lifecycle, the typical CPU resource utilization is about 0.0040% including both foreground and background operations. Addionally, typically read and write I/O disk operations is about 180.87 KB per minute for reads and 2.6 KB per minute for writes.
What is wmpnetwk.exe?
This service allows Media Player to share media with other computers on the network.
About wmpnetwk.exe (from Microsoft)
“Designed by media lovers, for media lovers. Windows Media Player 12—available only in Windows 7—plays more music and video than ever, including Flip Video and unprotected songs from your iTunes librar”
 Details
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| File name: | wmpnetwk.exe |
| Publisher: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Product name: | Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service |
| Description: | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\windows media player\wmpnetwk.exe |
| Original name: | WMPNetwk.exe.mui |
| Windows Service |
| Service name: | WMPNetworkSvc |
| Display name: | Servicio de uso compartido de red del Reproductor de Windows Media |
| Description: | “Comparte las bibliotecas del Reproductor de Windows Media con otros dispositivos multimedia y reproductores en red mediante Plug and Play universal.” |
| Type: | Win32OwnProcess |
Programs installed in
(Note, the programs listed below are for all versions of Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.)
“The Amazon MP3 Downloader is software you'll use along with Amazon Cloud Player to manage your music. The Downloader is a piece of software that streamlines the process of downloading by enabling you ...”
Amazon MP3 is an online music store owned and operated by Amazon.com. Amazon MP3's catalog is accessible from the Amazon.com web site by searching for an artist or title name. To download purchased mu...
“Meet, collaborate, and share in a whole new way. It's easy to prepare because everything you need is in one place. Share anything on your computer and generate ideas fast. Next steps are crystal clear...”
“WebEx Meetings for collaboration allows you take care of business more efficiently by eliminating back-and-forth email. Show documents, applications and your desktop to remote attendees in real time. ...”
Windows Media Player 11 was included with Vista with no updates, final release on XP. Windows Media Player is a media player and media library application developed by Microsoft that is used for play...
“Obtenez le Lecteur Windows Media pour votre version de Windows ou découvrez comment lire des fichiers Windows Media sur votre Mac. Obtenez de l'aide et des procédures relatives à votre version du Lect...”
“Fix Windows Media Player video, and other media or library issues. Windows Media Player may not be set up correctly and may not run as expected. Windows Media Player may have to run the first time set...”
Apache OpenOffice (AOO) is an open-source office productivity software suite containing word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, graphics, formula editor, and database management applications. OpenO...
Skype is a proprietary Voice over IP service and software application. The service allows users to communicate with peers by voice using a microphone, video by using a webcam, and instant messaging ov...
Behaviors
(Note, the behaviors below are for all versions of wmpnetwk.exe, select a unique version for details.)
Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
All file variations of wmpnetwk.exe
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
53.25% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
24.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
3.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
3.50% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.75% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
1.25% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro Preview |
1.25% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
1.00% |
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| Windows Seven Black Edition |
0.50% |
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| Windows 8 Enterprise Evaluation |
0.50% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
0.25% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 45.98% of Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
25.24% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
16.20% |
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| ASUS |
14.69% |
|
| Acer |
11.68% |
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| Toshiba |
11.30% |
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| Sony |
4.90% |
|
| Lenovo |
3.01% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
2.64% |
|
| Intel |
2.64% |
|
| Samsung |
2.07% |
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| MSI |
1.51% |
|
| Alienware |
0.94% |
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| Gateway |
0.75% |
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| Compaq |
0.75% |
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| NEC |
0.75% |
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| Sahara |
0.56% |
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| Medion |
0.38% |
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