Srvnet - Windows 11 Service
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
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: | Srvnet |
| Service name: | srvnet |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS\srvnet.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The Srvnet service is a file system driver. If Srvnet fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the srvnet service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Srvnet is unable to start, if the MsQuic service is stopped or disabled.
If Srvnet is stopped, the Server SMB 2.xxx Driver service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for Srvnet
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSrvnetWindows11.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 srvnet.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.