Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library - Windows 10 Service
Network Adapter Class Extension for WDF by Microsoft Corporation.
This service exists in Windows 10 only.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1511 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 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: | Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library |
| Service name: | NetAdapterCx |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\NetAdapterCx.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library service is a kernel mode driver. If Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the NetAdapterCx service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library is unable to start, if the NDIS System Driver service is stopped or disabled.
If Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library is stopped, the MBB Network Adapter Class Extension service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of Network Adapter Wdf Class Extension Library
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetworkAdapterWdfClassExtensionLibraryWindows10.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 NetAdapterCx.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.