How to Start/Stop WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-
Service name: WinHttpAutoProxySvc
Display name: WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-
Description:
WinHTTP Implements the client HTTP stack and provides developers with a Win32 API and COM Automation component for sending
HTTP requests and receiving responses. In addition, WinHTTP provides support for auto-
implementation of the Web Proxy Auto-
Path to executable:
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -
Msconfig:
This method shows you how to Start/Stop WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-
System Configuration
Please perform the following steps:
Please go to Start and click on the Search programs and files
Type msconfig and press Enter
In System Configuration please go to Services tab and locate WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-
Uncheck the box to prevent this service to start and then press OK to finish
Any change make in System Configuration will be apply after restart