DFS Namespace Client Driver - Windows 11 Service
Client driver for access to DFS Namespaces.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 23H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 24H2 | System | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | DFS Namespace Client Driver |
| Service name: | Dfsc |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\Drivers\dfsc.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The DFS Namespace Client Driver service is a file system driver. If DFS Namespace Client Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Dfsc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
DFS Namespace Client Driver is unable to start, if the Mup service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for DFS Namespace Client Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDFSNamespaceClientDriverWindows11.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 dfsc.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.