Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar (wcncsvc) Service Defaults in Windows 8
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.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar |
| Service name: | wcncsvc |
| Service type: | share |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceAndNoImpersonation |
| File: | %SystemRoot%\System32\wcncsvc.dll |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\wcncsvc |
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Default Behavior
Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar is a Win32 service. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. When the Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar service is started, it runs as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a process of svchost.exe, sharing it with other services. If Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar 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 wcncsvc service hasn't been started.
Dependencies
Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar can't start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is disabled or not available.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar
Before you begin doing this, make sure that all the services on which Windows Connect Now - Config Registrar depends are configured by default and function properly. See the list of dependencies above.1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config wcncsvc start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The wcncsvc service is using the wcncsvc.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.