What does the Portable Device Enumerator (WPDBusEnum) service do?
The Portable Device Enumerator (WPDBusEnum) service enforces Group Policy settings for syncing removable mass-storage devices.
Portable Device Enumerator (WPDBusEnum) service details
- Service name: WPDBusEnum
- Description: Enforces group policy for removable mass-storage devices. Enables applications such as Windows Media Player and Image Import Wizard to transfer and synchronize content using removable mass-storage devices.
- Path to executable:
C:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted - Startup type: Manual
Does my computer need the Portable Device Enumerator (WPDBusEnum) service?
Your computer does need the Portable Device Enumerator service to run.
Should I disable the Portable Device Enumerator (WPDBusEnum) service?
First off, I have to say that it’s best to leave service optimization up to Microsoft. With that said; I would leave the Portable Device Enumerator service alone.