WWAN AutoConfig - Windows 11 Service
This service manages mobile broadband (GSM & CDMA) data card/embedded module adapters and connections by auto-configuring the networks. It is strongly recommended that this service be kept running for best user experience of mobile broadband devices.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7 and 8.
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: | WWAN AutoConfig |
| Service name: | WwanSvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\wwansvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | TDI |
| Object: | localSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The WWAN AutoConfig service is running as localSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If WWAN AutoConfig fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the WwanSvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
WWAN AutoConfig is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
If WWAN AutoConfig is stopped, the Local Profile Assistant Service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for WWAN AutoConfig
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWWANAutoConfigWindows11.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 wwansvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.