Windows Event Collector (Wecsvc) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
Wecsvc
Display Name:
Windows Event Collector
Description:
This service manages persistent subscriptions to events from remote sources that support WS-Management protocol. This includes Windows Vista event logs, hardware and IPMI-enabled event sources. The service stores forwarded events in a local Event Log. If this service is stopped or disabled event subscriptions cannot be created and forwarded events cannot be accepted.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService -p
svchost.exe is a system process that hosts and manages Windows services running from DLL files rather than standalone executable files, allowing Windows to modularize and efficiently manage background tasks.
svchost.exe loads and runs Windows services, such as networking, Windows Update, audio, and many others. Multiple instances of svchost.exe can run simultaneously, each hosting different services. This helps with stability and security—if one service fails, it doesn't crash all services.
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wecsvc.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
- Eventlog
- HTTP
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
- None
Log On As:
NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService
Additional Information:
The Windows Event Collector (Wecsvc) service enables centralized event log management by collecting and forwarding Windows event logs from remote computers to a central machine. It is primarily used in enterprise environments for monitoring, auditing, and troubleshooting multiple systems efficiently. The service supports subscription-based event logging, allowing administrators to aggregate and analyze events from various sources using tools like Event Viewer.
Disabling this service will prevent centralized event logging but has no impact on local event tracking. Most home users can leave it disabled, while IT administrators should keep it enabled for streamlined network-wide diagnostics and security analysis.
Windows Service Startup Type:
In Microsoft Windows, Windows services can be configured with different startup types that determine how and when they are started:
- Automatic: The service starts automatically when Windows boots.
- Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically after the system has finished booting and initial services have started, helping improve startup performance.
- Manual: The service does not start automatically. It must be started by a user or another process when needed.
- Manual (Trigger Start): The service starts manually or in response to specific system events (triggers), such as device insertion or network changes.
- Disabled: The service is prevented from starting, even if required by the system or an application.