Windows 8
Default Description
WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsoft’s Implementation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This is used to configure Wireless LAN settings for an Access Point (AP) or a Wi-Fi Device. The service is started programmatically as needed.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Pro x64 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x86 | Manual |
| Windows 8 Enterprise x64 | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): wcncsvc
Display Name: Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
Default Description
WCNCSVC hosts the Windows Connect Now Configuration which is Microsoft’s Implementation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol. This is used to configure Wireless LAN settings for an Access Point (AP) or a Wi-Fi Device. The service is started programmatically as needed.
Additional Information
The first time you connect to a compatible Wireless router, Windows 7 will step through all the necessary setup tasks to make connecting wirelessly “easier”. If you do not have a wireless network or your particular model does not have the “Compatible with Windows 7” logo, this service can safely be disabled.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): wcncsvc
Display Name: Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar needs to function properly:
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
- RPC Endpoint Mapper (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
Default Description
Act as a Registrar, issues network credential to Enrollee. If this service is disabled, the Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar will not function properly.
Additional Information
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Enterprise | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): wcncsvc
Display Name: Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Log On As
Account: Local Service
Dependencies
What service Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar needs to function properly:
-
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)(HB, HP, B, U)
- DCOM Server Process Launcher (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Windows Connect Now – Config Registrar to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Additional Reading
- WPS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Setup
- Windows Connect Now: