winhttp web proxy auto-discovery service

Question

_{Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:29 PM}

Anyone knows what is the recommended status for this service. We have encountered many issues due to this service. So we have frequently changes it from "Disabled, Manual, Automatic" etc. I'm trying to figure out what is recommended from Microsoft about this service.

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_{Wednesday, March 6, 2019 6:45 AM ✅Answered}

Hi,

Web Proxy Autodiscovery (WPAD) is a proposed Internet protocol that allows a client, such as a Web browser or a streaming media application, to automatically locate and interface with cache services in a network so that information can be delivered more quickly to the user. Autoproxy makes it easier for WinHTTP applications to configure necessary proxy settings. This feature takes away the responsibility of knowing proxy settings from the end user.

As far as I know, thisis service starts and stops as needed so there shouldn't be any reason in particular to disable it.

That said, if you don't have a proxy, there's no need for it. There are no dependencies on this service by other services.

Regards,

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_{Tuesday, March 12, 2019 9:01 AM}

Hi,

Haven't received your message a few days, was your issue resolved?
I am proposing previous helpful replies as "Answered". Please feel free to try it and let me know the result. If the reply is helpful, please remember to mark it as answer which can help other community members who have same questions and find the helpful reply quickly.
Best regards,
Carl

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_{Tuesday, July 30, 2019 9:14 PM}

Sorry carl for late response.

Default is " Manual, running " for this service. Thanks a lot for your help