How to Enable TCP Activation in Windows 11?
Enjoy Low Latency and High-Throughput Communication
TCP Activation in Windows 11 refers to the capability provided by Windows Process Activation Service (WAS) to activate Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services over TCP/IP protocol. WAS is a component of Windows that manages the activation and lifetime of WCF services and other application components. When a WCF service is configured for TCP Activation, it means that the service can be hosted and accessed using the TCP/IP protocol improving the Latency and efficient communication. Let’s check out how to Enable TCP Activation in Windows 11.
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- Click on the Start Menu and open the Control Panel.
- Switch the Control Panel view to Category.
Category View - Now, Click on Programs.
Programs - Under Programs and Features, click on Turn Windows Features on or off.
Turn Windows Features on or off - Windows Features dialog box will open now.
- Search and locate .NET Framework 4.8 Advanced Services from the list of services available. Click on the plus sign next to it to Expand it.
.net framework 4.8 Advanced Services - You can find WCF Services. Expand WCF Services.
Enable WCF Services in Windows 11 - You can find TCP Activation. Click the checkbox next to it to enable TCP Activation in Windows 11.
Enable TCP Activation in Windows 11 - Windows 11 will search for the required files.
Searching for the required files - After the process, Windows will apply the necessary changes.
Applying Changes - The system will prompt for a restart. Click Close. Continue with Restart if prompted. It is recommended that changes made to the system reflect while using the environment.
Close - TCP Activation is now enabled on your Windows 11 laptop or PC.
Take away:
Windows 11 continues to support modern development practices by providing flexible options for configuring communication protocols like TCP/IP. TCP Activation facilitates efficient and high-performance communication between applications, especially in scenarios that require low-latency and high-throughput data transfer. Happy Coding! Peace out!
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