IP Network Address Translator - Windows 10 Service
IP Network Address Translator by Microsoft Corporation.
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 Network Address Translator |
| Service name: | IPNAT |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\ipnat.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The IP Network Address Translator service is a kernel mode driver. If IP Network Address Translator fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the IPNAT service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Network Address Translator is unable to start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of IP Network Address Translator
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPNetworkAddressTranslatorWindows10.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 ipnat.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.