WAN Miniport (PPTP) - Windows 10 Service
WAN Miniport (PPTP).
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: | WAN Miniport (PPTP) |
| Service name: | PptpMiniport |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\raspptp.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The WAN Miniport (PPTP) service is a kernel mode driver. If WAN Miniport (PPTP) fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the PptpMiniport service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of WAN Miniport (PPTP)
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWANMiniportPPTPWindows10.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 raspptp.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.