Windows Mobile Hotspot Service (icssvc) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
icssvc
Display Name:
Windows Mobile Hotspot Service
Description:
Provides the ability to share a cellular data connection with another device.
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 LocalServiceNetworkRestricted -p
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\tetheringservice.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
- None
Log On As:
NT Authority\LocalService
Additional Information:
The Windows Mobile Hotspot Service (icssvc) enables your PC to function as a Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing other devices to share its internet connection (via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data). This feature, called Mobile Hotspot in Windows settings, is useful for creating instant wireless networks when traditional routers are unavailable.
Disabling Windows Mobile Hotspot Service (icssvc) will prevent hotspot functionality, though standard internet access remains unaffected. Most users should leave it enabled if they occasionally share their connection, as it consumes minimal resources when idle.