What is "Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" service related to IntelCpHeciSvc.exe?

"Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" is a Windows 8 service that enables communication with the Content Protection FW. "Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" service is provided by IntelCpHeciSvc.exe program file.

Detailed information on "Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" service:

Service name: cphs
Display name: Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service
Execution command: C:\Windows\SysWow64\IntelCpHeciSvc.exe
Dependencies: {RPCSS}

"Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" service is provided by a program called: IntelCpHeciSvc.exe:

Name: IntelCpHeciSvc.exe
Location: C:\Windows\SysWow64\IntelCpHeciSvc.exe
Description: IntelCpHeciSvc Executable
File version: 1,0,1,14
Size: 277024 bytes
Modified: 10/6/2012 5:12:10 AM UTC

Disabling "Intel(R) Content Protection HECI Service" service should not cause any issues when running Windows 8 system.

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