CNG Hardware Assist algorithm provider (cnghwassist) Service Defaults in Windows 8
CNG Hardware Assist algorithm provider.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Disabled |
| Display name: | CNG Hardware Assist algorithm provider |
| Service name: | cnghwassist |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Base |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\DRIVERS\cnghwassist.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\cnghwassist |
Default Behavior
The CNG Hardware Assist algorithm provider service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it is disabled and therefore it won't start under any conditions. If CNG Hardware Assist algorithm provider fails to start, the error details are added to Windows 8 error log. When the operating system startup is complete, the user is being notified that the cnghwassist service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of CNG Hardware Assist algorithm provider
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the commands below, paste them into the command window and press ENTER:
sc stop cnghwassist
sc config cnghwassist start= disabled
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The cnghwassist service is using the cnghwassist.sys file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32\DRIVERS directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.