icwconn1.exe
What is icwconn1.exe?
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Windows Process Description:
The icwconn1.exe process, also known as Internet Connection Wizard, is a valid system application installed by default after the installation of Windows operating system. Because it is a part of the Internet Explorer program, the file icwconn1.exe is located in the subfolder of C:/Program Files/Internet Explorer/Connection Wizard/on Windows XP.
The application icwconn1.exe puts a shortcut icon on the desktop labeled "Connect to the Internet", which enables you to start the Internet Connection Wizard. It assists users in connecting their computers to the Internet. It appears in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/RunOnce in the system registry.
On Windows ME, even if the icon of the file icwconn1.exe is deleted from the desktop or if you try to delete the folder to where it is located, this startup entry will come back in a few seconds or will be recreated with the Windows next bootup process. This is caused by System File Protection enabled in Windows ME operating system.
The file icwconn1.exe occupies 209 KB or 214,528 bytes of disk space on Windows XP. It displays a visible program. The icwconn1.exe file has been issued by Microsoft a digital certificate from a trusted source, thus, it is a trusted file. The latest version of the file icwconn1.exe is 6.00.2900.2180.
The process icwconn1.exe is non-essential to advanced users who know how to create Internet connections. It can be removed or deleted from the startup tab. On the other hand, it is up to the preference of novice users to leave it on startup so they always have an easy way to create new Internet connections right from the desktop.
On Windows XP, the application icwconn1.exe can be launched by going to Start> Programs> Accessories> Communications> and clicking on the New Connection Wizard. The program icwconn1.exe will guide you through the step-by-step process of connecting to the Internet, which includes configuring your ISP, phone line or modem, location, area code, user name and password.
Author: Microsoft Corporation.
Author URL: http://www.microsoft.com
Part Of: Internet Explorer
Memory Usage: Low. It uses 209 KB of RAM resources when running.
System Process: Yes
Application: Yes
Background Process: No
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: Yes
Hardware Related: No
Common Path: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Connection Wizard\icwconn1.exe
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