What is "Device Association Service" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Device Association Service" service related to das.dll?

"Device Association Service" is a Windows 8 service that Enables pairing between the system and wired or wireless devices. "Device Association Service" service is provided by das.dll program file.

Detailed information on "Device Association Service" service:

Service name: DeviceAssociationService
Display name: Device Association Service
Execution command: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Dependencies: None

"Device Association Service" service is provided by a program called: das.dll:

Name: das.dll
Location: C:\Windows\system32\das.dll
Description: Device Association Service
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 342016 bytes
Modified: 7/26/2012 3:05:24 AM UTC

Disabling "Device Association Service" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted" Services on Windows 8

⇒⇒Windows 8 Services Tutorials