Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service - Windows 11 Service
Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service.
This service exists in Windows 11 only.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 22H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 23H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 24H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service |
| Service name: | NetworkPrivacyPolicy |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\networkprivacypolicy.inf_amd64_b4cc91bbdb698a6f\NetworkPrivacyPolicy.sys |
| Error control: | ignore |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service fails to load or initialize, Windows 11 start up proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Dependencies
Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service is unable to start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Microsoft Network Privacy Policy Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftNetworkPrivacyPolicyServiceWindows11.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 NetworkPrivacyPolicy.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\networkprivacypolicy.inf_amd64_b4cc91bbdb698a6f folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.