What is hkmsvc?
Health Key and Certificate Management Service
Explanation
Windows Vista Service: hkmsvc
The Health Key and Certificate Management Service or the "hkmsvc" provides the X.509 certificate for the Network Protection Agent.
Default Startup:
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Depended Services:
Services
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Required Services:
Services
Home Basic
Home Premium
Business
Ultimate
None
None
None
None
None
Health Key and Certificate Management Service may be necessary for security related protocols such as SSL/TLS, IPSec, S/MIME, Smartcard, SSH, HTTPS, LDAPv3, and EAP.