How to Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11?
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Published: 2024-05-17 16:50:49

<strong>Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11</strong>: It provides a robust and efficient way to enable communication between processes, particularly useful in enterprise environments where reliable and secure IPC(<strong>Inter Process Communication</strong>) mechanisms are crucial. It involves specifying the named pipe endpoint and ensuring that the application is set up to listen for incoming named pipe connections. Named pipes offer <strong>high performance</strong> for IPC on the same machine because they avoid the overhead associated with network communication. This article will navigate through the steps of <strong>How to Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11</strong> using simple steps.
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 	<li>Open the <strong>Run command box</strong> using the shortcut <kbd>Win Key + R</kbd>.</li>
 	<li>Enter <code>optionalfeatures</code> in the run command box.

<img class="wp-image-594 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Optional-Features.jpg" alt="Optional Features" width="475" height="285" /> Optional Features</li>
 	<li><strong>Windows Features</strong> dialog box will open now.</li>
 	<li>Locate <strong>.NET Framework 4.8 Advanced Services</strong> and expand it.

<img class="wp-image-592 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DOT-NET-4.8-Advanced-Services.jpg" alt="DOT NET 4.8 Advanced Services" width="706" height="513" /> DOT NET 4.8 Advanced Services</li>
 	<li>You can find <strong>WCF Services</strong>. Click on the <strong>plus sign</strong> next to it to expand it.

<img class="wp-image-596 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WCF-Services-1.jpg" alt="WCF Services" width="703" height="516" /> WCF Services</li>
 	<li>Now, you can find the <strong>Named Pipe Activation </strong>service. Click on the checkbox next to it, and click <strong>OK</strong>.

<img class="wp-image-610 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Enable-Named-Pipe-Activation-in-Windows-11.jpg" alt="Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11" width="769" height="523" /> Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11</li>
 	<li>That is it, Windows 11 will now search for the required files.

<img class="wp-image-42 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Searching-for-the-required-files.jpg" alt="Searching for the required files" width="1001" height="720" /> Searching for the required files</li>
 	<li>Then, it will apply the necessary changes.

<img class="wp-image-36 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Applying-Changes.jpg" alt="Applying Changes" width="875" height="678" /> Applying Changes</li>
 	<li>Click <strong>Restart</strong> if you are prompted to restart or click <strong>Close</strong> accordingly. However, it is suggested to restart right away so that the changes made will reflect.

<img class="wp-image-38 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Close.jpg" alt="Close" width="849" height="684" /> Close</li>
 	<li><strong>Named Pipe Activation</strong> is now enabled on your Windows 11 PC.</li>
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Named pipe activation is often used in conjunction with <strong><a href="https://winsides.com/enable-windows-process-activation-service-windows-11/">WAS</a></strong> to activate and manage <strong><a href="https://winsides.com/how-to-enable-wcf-services-in-windows-11/">Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)</a></strong> services.
<h2>Take away:</h2>
<strong>Enabling Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11</strong> enhances your system's ability to facilitate efficient and secure inter-process communication, especially for applications using Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services. By configuring named pipes, you can achieve <strong>high-performance communication</strong> between processes on the same machine, benefiting from the <strong>low latency</strong> and <strong>reliable data exchange</strong> they provide. <strong>Happy Coding! Peace out!</strong>

Source: [Enable Named Pipe Activation in Windows 11](https://winsides.com/how-to-enable-named-pipe-activation-in-windows-11/)