Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder - Windows 11 Service
Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder.
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: | Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder |
| Service name: | rspndr |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\rspndr.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | NDIS |
Default Behavior
The Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder service is a kernel mode driver. If Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the rspndr service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreLinkLayerTopologyDiscoveryResponderWindows11.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 rspndr.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.