DFS Namespace Client Driver - Windows 10 Service
Client driver for access to DFS Namespaces.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | System | System | System | System |
| 1511 | System | System | System | System |
| 1607 | System | System | System | System |
| 1703 | System | System | System | System |
| 1709 | System | System | System | System |
| 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: | DFS Namespace Client Driver |
| Service name: | Dfsc |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\Drivers\dfsc.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The DFS Namespace Client Driver service is a file system driver. If DFS Namespace Client Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Dfsc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
DFS Namespace Client Driver is unable to start, if the Mup service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of DFS Namespace Client Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDFSNamespaceClientDriverWindows10.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 dfsc.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.