Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar (wcncsvc) Windows Service Startup Type, Default Configuration, and Information

Registry Name

wcncsvc

Display Name

Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar

Description

WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsoft's Implementation of Wireless Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This is used to configure Wireless LAN settings for an Access Point (AP) or a Wireless Device. The service is started programmatically as needed.

Default Status

Stopped

Default Startup Type

Manual

Image Path

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation -p

DLL File Path

C:\WINDOWS\System32\wcncsvc.dll

Dependencies

The service depends on the following system components to function properly:

rpcss

System components that depend on this service to function properly:

None

Log On As

NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Additional Information

None at this time