The Network List Service (netprofm) identifies the networks to which the computer has connected, collects and stores properties for these networks, and notifies applications when these properties change. This service, along with the Network Location Awareness service, enables the display of the status of network connections in the notification area. This service is part of the Network Diagnostics Framework.

This service is installed by default and its startup type is Manual.

When the Network List Service is started in its default configuration, it logs on by using the Local Service account.

The Network List Service is dependent upon the following system components:

• Network Location Awareness
• Network Store Interface Service
• NSI proxy service driver
• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
• DCOM Server Process Launcher
• RPC Endpoint Mapper
• TCP/IP Protocol Driver

The following system component is dependent upon the Network List Service:

• HomeGroup Provider