This service publishes a machine name using the Peer Name Resolution Protocol. Configuration is managed via the netsh context p2p pnrp peer. Peer Name Resolution Protocol is a distributed and (mostly) serverless way to handle name resolution of clients with each other. In a high security environment, it is more secure to rely on centralized name resolution methods maintained by authorized staff Default: Manual. Counter Measure: The recommended state for this setting is Disabled. Potential Impact: Some peer-to-peer and collaborative applications, such as Remote Assistance, may not function Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\PNRP Machine Name Publication Service (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PNRPAutoReg!Start