What is "Windows Color System" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Windows Color System" service related to WcsPlugInService.dll?

"Windows Color System" is a Windows 8 service that hosts third-party Windows Color System color device model and gamut map model plug-in modules. These plug-in modules are vendor-specific extensions to the Windows Color System baseline color device and gamut map models. Stopping or disabling the WcsPlugInService service will disable this extensibility feature, and the Windows Color System will use its baseline model processing rather than the vendor's desired processing. This might result in inaccurate color rendering. "Windows Color System" service is provided by WcsPlugInService.dll program file.

Detailed information on "Windows Color System" service:

Service name: WcsPlugInService
Display name: Windows Color System
Execution command: C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k wcssvc
Dependencies: {RpcSs}

"Windows Color System" service is provided by a program called: WcsPlugInService.dll:

Name: WcsPlugInService.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\WcsPlugInService.dll
Description: WcsPlugInService DLL
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 41472 bytes
Modified: 7/26/2012 3:07:42 AM UTC

Disabling "Windows Color System" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

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