Afunix - Windows 10 Service
AF_UNIX socket provider by Microsoft Corporation.
This service exists in Windows 10 only.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1511 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1607 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1703 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1709 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1803 | System | System | System | System |
| 1809 | System | System | System | System |
| 1903 | System | System | System | System |
| 1909 | System | System | System | System |
| 2004 | System | System | System | System |
| 20H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H1 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | System | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Afunix |
| Service name: | afunix |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\afunix.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | PNP_TDI |
Default Behavior
The Afunix service is a kernel mode driver. If Afunix fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the afunix service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Afunix
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAfunixWindows10.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 afunix.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.