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 WRC
(Windows Zero Configuration) and Wireless connection problems
Sometimes when
you are trying to connect to your wireless internet, you run across this error
message: "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection. If you have enabled
another program to manage this wireless connection, use that software. If you
want Windows to configure this wireless connection, start the wireless zero
configuration service. For information about starting the wzc service, see
article 871122 in the Microsoft knowledge base on the microsoft.com website."
Some people see this message
and think "what is the WZC service?" and "how will I find the
Microsoft article
871122?"
What is the WRC - Windows Zero Configuration service?
The WRC (Windows Zero Configuration) is a service in Windows Xp that is
needed so the Wireless Network Setup Wizard and the
View Available Wireless Networks
can work. If this WRC service is not available or started then you will most
likely receive the message above.
How to start the Windows Zero Configuration service?
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Hit start and go to
run link. See screenshot below:
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You will need to type in Services.msc
and hit "ok"
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Scroll down to the very bottom and click Wireless Zero
Configuration
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On the left there will be a stop and restart option. If it is not
started at all there will be a start link.
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Hitting restart or start should bring everything back to normal.
Hope this solves your problems!
For more information see the Microsoft article
871122
No Windows Zero Configuration Service at all.
Use Windows regedit, drill down.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WZCSVC
Add a DWORD entry named "Start" and value "2".
This registry edit was sourced from
http://www.ezlan.net/wzc.html
Notes on starting the WZC service:
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Some network adapters come with their own
software which might interfere with WZC. Therefore sometimes you have to
disable this service if your software will do the job for you.
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If your network adapter did not come with
its own configuration software then you should be using the WZC (Windows Zero
Configuration) service.
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