Windows Media Center Extender Service
Description:
Allows Windows Media Center Extender devices to locate and connect to the computer.
The Windows Media Center Extender service makes it possible to connect devices over the network, so they can stream audio and video from the computer. This can be used to connect a XBox 360, which then can be used to browse the movies and music on the computer and to play/show it on the attached TV.
Recommended state:
- Disabled
Default State:
- Win8 Pro: Disabled
- Win7 Premium/Pro: Disabled
- Vista Premium/Ultimate: Disabled
Proces name:
- Win8/Win7 - svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation (Mcx2Svc)
- Vista - svchost.exe -k LocalService (Mcx2Svc)
Supports:
- none