IP Network Address Translator - Windows 11 Service
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8, Vista and XP.
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: | IP Network Address Translator |
| Service name: | IPNAT |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\ipnat.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The IP Network Address Translator service is a kernel mode driver. If IP Network Address Translator fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the IPNAT service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Network Address Translator is unable to start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for IP Network Address Translator
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPNetworkAddressTranslatorWindows11.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 ipnat.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.