Introduction

In this article, we are explaining how to configure WCF Services in Windows 8 for Visual Studio 2012. In previous versions of Windows when we want to configure WCF Services then we simply install IIS and then run the " aspnet_regiis -i " command in the Visual Studio command prompt. But the problem with Windows 8 is that this option is not supported for this version of the operating system.
By default on Windows 8 when we try to add a services reference to any application in Visual Studio 2012 then the following error occurs.
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How to enable WCF services in Windows 8?

Step 1
Go to the search box and type "Turn windows on or off" then click on "Settings". Click on the application that appears in the results window.
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Step 2
In the "Windows feature" window go to ".NET Framework 4.5 advanced services" > WCF Services" and enable to "HTTP Activation". Click on "OK" to install the services.
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Step 3
Wait a few minutes to install the feature. A message will appear notifying you that the feature has been installed. Click on "Close".
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Step 4
Now go to Visual Studio 2012 and try to add the services reference.
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Summary

In this article, we learned about How to Configure WCF Services in Windows 8.