Microsoft Passport (NgcSvc) Windows Service Startup Type, Default Configuration, and Information

Registry Name

NgcSvc

Display Name

Microsoft Passport

Description

Provides process isolation for cryptographic keys used to authenticate to a user’s associated identity providers. If this service is disabled, all uses and management of these keys will not be available, which includes machine logon and single-sign on for apps and websites. This service starts and stops automatically. It is recommended that you do not reconfigure this service.

For more information, see the Additional Information section.

Default Status

Stopped

Default Startup Type

Manual (Trigger Start)

Image Path

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p

DLL File Path

C:\WINDOWS\system32\ngcsvc.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

LocalSystem

Additional Information

Disabling the NgcSvc service may prevent you from logging on to your computer or using certain apps and websites.