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Netvsc - Windows 8 Service

Virtual NDIS6.3 Miniport by Microsoft Corporation.

This service also exists in Windows 10 and 11.

Startup Type

Windows 8 edition Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 Update 1
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Enterprise not exists Manual Manual

Default Properties

Display name:Netvsc
Service name:netvsc
Type:kernel
Path:%WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\netvsc63.sys
Error control:normal
Group:Extended Base

Default Behavior

The Netvsc service is a kernel mode driver. If Netvsc fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the netvsc service has failed to start.

Restore Default Startup Type of Netvsc

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreNetvscWindows8.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 netvsc63.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.

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