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What is Wmpnscfg.exe & Is It Safe to Remove It?
Know in detail about one of the important Windows Media Player file
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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There are multipleservices that run in the backgroundto facilitate the operation of your computer. However, some services, such as the wmpnscfg.exe, can raise doubts about what it is, especially when it results in high CPU usage.
In this guide, we will share with you all the details you need to understand what the wmpnscfg.exe file is and what its importance is on your computer. Let us check out the guide.
What is wmpnscfg.exe?
The wmpnscfg.exe file isassociated with the Windows Media Player. The main work of this wmpnscfg.exe file is to alert the user when a new media device is connected or found on the network.
Moreover, it is also responsible for starting the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (NSS) and then waiting for any notifications from the service.
When the user taps on the notification, the wmpnscfg.exe file launches the Windows Media Player and asks the user to either allow or deny the new network found on the network.
The usable location of the wmpnscfg.exe file isC:\Program Files\Windows Media Player. There is another file that runs along with the wmpnscfg.exe file, which is the wmpnetwrk.exe.
Should I remove the wmpnscfg.exe file?
Since it is an important file, malware or adware can attack it and mask it to steal your data. However, there haven’t been many reports related to this.
So, if you don’t think you need the services of the wmpnscfg.exe file, we suggest you disable the service instead of removing it from your computer.
You can learn the different methods to disable the wmpnscfg.exe file on your computer in the next section below.
How can I disable the wmpnscfg.exe file?
1. Disable media sharing in Media Player
This is the easiest way to disable media sharing on Windows Media Player and get rid of the wmpnscfg.exe file running on your computer.
2. Disable the feature in Services
You can also disable the media sharing feature, the wmpnscfg.exe file, by following the above steps in the Services menu. This will ensure that the service doesn’t run automatically.
We have listed in our guide some of the servicesthat you can easily and safely disableon your Windows computer.
3. Use Registry Editor to disable the feature
The Media Sharing feature, i.e., the wmpnscfg.exe can also be disabled from the Registry Editor by following the above steps. You can check out our guide that will help you torestore the registry without having a backup.
Also, we have a guide that explains 5 different ways tofix the corrupt registry on a Windows PC. You can also check out our list of thebest registry cleanersto easily resolve registry-related issues.
Besides, you can read out guide onhow to fix broken registry itemsin Windows 11. This will also help you mitigate the registry-related issues.
This is it from us in this guide. If you are getting aWmplayer.exe error on your PC, then you can apply the solutions in our guide to resolve the problem.
Multiple users have also reported that they are coming across theWMVCORE.dll not found error. Fortunately, you can easily resolve this issue by following the solutions in our dedicated guide.
We have also given detailed information on how you canget the Windows Media Centeron your computer. Do note that there are only unofficial methods to get it.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you understood the wmpnscfg.exe file on your PC.
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Sagar Naresh
Sagar is a web developer and technology journalist. Currently associated with WindowsReport and SamMobile. When not writing, he is either at the gym sweating it out or playing country music on his guitar.
He is an avid traveler and has been to 15 countries, going to more places soon. TRAVEL and WORK is his mantra for a peaceful life.
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