IP Traffic Filter Driver - Windows 10 Service
IP Traffic Filter Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1511 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1607 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1703 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1709 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1803 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1809 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1903 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1909 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 2004 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 20H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H1 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | IP Traffic Filter Driver |
| Service name: | IpFilterDriver |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\ipfltdrv.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The IP Traffic Filter Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If IP Traffic Filter Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the IpFilterDriver service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Traffic Filter Driver is unable to start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of IP Traffic Filter Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPTrafficFilterDriverWindows10.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 ipfltdrv.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.