"Network Connectivity Assistant - ncasvc.dll" Service on Windows 8

Q

What is "Network Connectivity Assistant" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Network Connectivity Assistant" service related to ncasvc.dll?

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A

"Network Connectivity Assistant" is a Windows 8 service that Provides DirectAccess status notification for UI components. "Network Connectivity Assistant" service is provided by ncasvc.dll program file.

Detailed information on "Network Connectivity Assistant" service:

Service name: NcaSvc
Display name: Network Connectivity Assistant
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs
Dependencies: {BFE, dnscache, NSI, iphlpsvc}

"Network Connectivity Assistant" service is provided by a program called: ncasvc.dll:

Name: ncasvc.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\ncasvc.dll
Description: Microsoft Network Connectivity Assistant 
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 161792 bytes
Modified: 7/26/2012 3:06:33 AM UTC

Disabling "Network Connectivity Assistant" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

 

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