The Wired AutoConfig (DOT3SVC) service is responsible for performing IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces. If your current wired network deployment enforces 802.1X authentication, the DOT3SVC service should be configured to run for establishing Layer 2 connectivity and/or providing access to network resources. Wired networks that do not enforce 802.1X authentication are unaffected by the DOT3SVC service.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8, Vista and XP.
Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
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Starter | Manual | Manual |
Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
Professional | Manual | Manual |
Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Display name: | Wired AutoConfig |
Service name: | dot3svc |
Type: | share |
Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
File: | %WinDir%\System32\dot3svc.dll |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | TDI |
Object: | localSystem |
Privileges: |
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The Wired AutoConfig service runs as localSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Wired AutoConfig fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the dot3svc service has failed to start.
Wired AutoConfig will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWiredAutoConfigWindows7.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the dot3svc.dll
file exists in the %WinDir%\System32
folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.