Wifi Network Adapter Class Extension - Windows 11 Service
This service exists in Windows 11 only.
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: | Wifi Network Adapter Class Extension |
| Service name: | Wificx |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\WifiCx.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Wifi Network Adapter Class Extension service is a kernel mode driver. If Wifi Network Adapter Class Extension fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Wificx service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Wifi Network Adapter Class Extension is unable to start, if the Network Adapter WDF Class Extension Library service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Wifi Network Adapter Class Extension
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWifiNetworkAdapterClassExtensionWindows11.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 WifiCx.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.