Introduction
The World Wide Web Publishing Service (WWWPS) allows users to host websites and applications on IIS. WWWPS also provides FTP access to the hosted website/application. The service is activated by default on IIS. While this can provide a quick and convenient way to host a website/application, it can also cause unnecessary security risks to your server and bring malware to your system. So, it's a good practice to disable WWWPS if you're not using it.
In this article, we'll look at the steps to disable WWWPS. It's important to remember that by disabling WWWPS, you won't be able to host websites/applications and FTP access on the server. You won't be able to access the applications/websites hosted on the server as well.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Open the Services console on your windows system. You can access it from the start menu on your computer.
- Find the "World Wide Web Publishing Service" entry in the list of services.
- Right-click on the "World Wide Web Publishing Service" entry and select "Properties".
- In the properties window, select the
Disabledoption in theStartup typedrop-down menu. - Click on the
OKbutton to save the changes. - You'll be prompted to restart the server/computer. Click on the
Yesbutton. - The service will now be disabled.
FAQ
What is WWWPS?
WWWPS stands for World Wide Web Publishing Service. It is a service provided by IIS which allows users to host websites and applications as well as provides FTP access to the hosted websites/applications.
How do I know if WWWPS is enabled on my system?
You can open the Services console on your Windows system to check if the WWWPS service is enabled or not.
Can I enable WWWPS again if I want to use it?
Yes, you can enable WWWPS again if you want to host websites and applications on the server. To enable WWWPS again, open the Services console, right-click on the "World Wide Web Publishing Service" entry and select "Properties". In the properties window, select the Manual or Automatic option in the Startup type drop-down menu.
Is disabling WWWPS a good idea for security?
Yes, disabling WWWPS is a good idea for security. WWWPS can be a potential entry point for malicious threats, so it's better to disable it if it's not being used.
What will happen if I disable WWWPS?
If you disable WWWPS, you won't be able to host websites/applications and FTP access to the server. You won't be able to access the applications/websites hosted on the server as well.