| Computer Browser | |
|---|---|
| Short name | browser |
| Related file(s) | browser.dll |
| Default setting | Automatic |
| Log On Account | Local System |
| Depends on | Server Workstation |
| Services that depend on this service | None |
| REG file | BrowserHE.reg (For XP
Home) BrowserPE.reg (For XP Pro) |
| Image path | %systemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| Registry location | HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser |
| Description | Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. This service also provides a list of other domains and workgroup names across the WAN. |
| Comments | Description of the Microsoft Computer Browser Service |
