Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol - Windows 10 Service
Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol.
This service also exists in Windows 11 and 8.
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: | Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol |
| Service name: | NdisImPlatform |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\NdisImPlatform.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the NdisImPlatform service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Microsoft Network Adapter Multiplexor Protocol
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftNetworkAdapterMultiplexorProtocolWindows10.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 NdisImPlatform.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.