IP Helper - Windows 11 Service
Provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is stopped, the computer will not have the enhanced connectivity benefits that these technologies offer.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 22H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 23H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 24H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | IP Helper |
| Service name: | iphlpsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\iphlpsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The IP Helper service is running as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If IP Helper fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the iphlpsvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Helper is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
- Network Store Interface Service
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver
- WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
If IP Helper is stopped, the Network Connectivity Assistant service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for IP Helper
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPHelperWindows11.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 iphlpsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.