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   This is a valid program but it is not required to run on startup.

This program is not required to start automatically as you can run it when you need to. It is advised that you disable this program so that it does not take up necessary resources. The following information is a brief description of what is known about this file. If you require further assistance for this file, feel free to ask about in the forums.
Name: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
Filename: wmpnetwk.exe
Command: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
Description:
This file is the service responsible for sharing media files across the network with devices using Universal Plug and Play.  Not necessary to run at startup.  If you don't share media files, you can disable this service, otherwise keep it at manual.
File Location: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe
Startup Type: This startup entry is installed as a Windows service.
Service Name: WMPNetworkSvc
Service Display Name: Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
HijackThis Category: O23 Entry
Note: %ProgramFiles% refers to the Program Files folder. The path to this folder is C:\Program Files\ or C:\Program Files (X86)\ depending on whether the version of Windows or the program being installed is 32-bit or 64-bit.

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