WAN Miniport (SSTP) - Windows 8 Service
WAN Miniport (SSTP).
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 | Manual | not exists | not exists |
| Pro | Manual | not exists | not exists |
| Enterprise | Manual | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | WAN Miniport (SSTP) |
| Service name: | RasSstp |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\rassstp.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The WAN Miniport (SSTP) service is a kernel mode driver. If WAN Miniport (SSTP) fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the RasSstp service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of WAN Miniport (SSTP)
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWANMiniportSSTPWindows8.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 rassstp.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.