Virtual WiFi Miniport Service - Windows 11 Service
Virtual WiFi Miniport Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
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: | Virtual WiFi Miniport Service |
| Service name: | vwifimp |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netvwifimp.inf_amd64_16c785b9ba77e7b0\vwifimp.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | NDIS |
Default Behavior
The Virtual WiFi Miniport Service is a kernel mode driver. If Virtual WiFi Miniport Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the vwifimp service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for Virtual WiFi Miniport Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreVirtualWiFiMiniportServiceWindows11.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 vwifimp.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\netvwifimp.inf_amd64_16c785b9ba77e7b0 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.