IP Helper - Windows 10 Service
Provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is stopped, the computer will not have the enhanced connectivity benefits that these technologies offer.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1511 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1607 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1703 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1709 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1803 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1809 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1903 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 1909 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 2004 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 20H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 21H1 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 21H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 22H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | IP Helper |
| Service name: | iphlpsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\iphlpsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The IP Helper service is running as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If IP Helper fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the iphlpsvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Helper is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
- NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver
- Network Store Interface Service
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver
- Windows Management Instrumentation
- WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
If IP Helper is stopped, the Network Connectivity Assistant service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of IP Helper
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPHelperWindows10.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 iphlpsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.