TCP/IP Registry Compatibility - Windows 7 Service
Provides compatibility for legacy applications which interact with TCP/IP through the registry. If this service is stopped, certain applications may have impaired functionality.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Basic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Premium | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | Automatic | Automatic |
| Ultimate | Automatic | Automatic |
| Enterprise | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | TCP/IP Registry Compatibility |
| Service name: | tcpipreg |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\tcpipreg.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The TCP/IP Registry Compatibility service is a kernel driver. If the TCP/IP Registry Compatibility fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the tcpipreg service has failed to start.
Dependencies
TCP/IP Registry Compatibility will not start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of TCP/IP Registry Compatibility
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreTCPIPRegistryCompatibilityWindows7.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the tcpipreg.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.