Browser - Windows 11 Service
NT Lan Manager Datagram Receiver Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Browser |
| Service name: | bowser |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\bowser.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The Browser service is a file system driver. If Browser fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the bowser service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If Browser is stopped, the Workstation service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for Browser
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreBrowserWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the bowser.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.