Network Connectivity Assistant (NcaSvc)
Registry Name:
NcaSvc
Display Name:
Network Connectivity Assistant
Description:
Provides DirectAccess status notification for UI components.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual (Trigger Start)
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs -p
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ncasvc.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
- None
Log On As:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
DirectAccess is a feature that allows remote users to securely access internal network resources over the Internet, without connecting to a virtual private network (VPN). The NcaSvc service is used to view the current connection status and to gather detailed information that is helpful for troubleshooting failed DirectAccess connections.
The NcaSvc service is not essential and can be disabled if not needed. However, if you use DirectAccess, you may want to keep the service running.