IP Helper - Windows 8 Service
Provides tunnel connectivity using IPv6 transition technologies (6to4, ISATAP, Port Proxy, and Teredo), and IP-HTTPS. If this service is stopped, the computer will not have the enhanced connectivity benefits that these technologies offer.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Pro | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Enterprise | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | IP Helper |
| Service name: | iphlpsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k NetSvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\iphlpsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The IP Helper service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If IP Helper fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the iphlpsvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Helper won't start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
- NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver
- Network Store Interface Service
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
- TCP/IP Protocol Driver
- Windows Management Instrumentation
- WinHTTP Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Service
If IP Helper is stopped, the Network Connectivity Assistant service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of IP Helper
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPHelperWindows8.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.
Note. Make sure that the iphlpsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.