TCP/IP Registry Compatibility - Windows 8 Service
Provides compatibility for legacy applications which interact with TCP/IP through the registry. If this service is stopped, certain applications may have impaired functionality.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 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: | TCP/IP Registry Compatibility |
| Service name: | tcpipreg |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\tcpipreg.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The TCP/IP Registry Compatibility service is a kernel mode driver. If TCP/IP Registry Compatibility fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the tcpipreg service has failed to start.
Dependencies
TCP/IP Registry Compatibility won't start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of TCP/IP Registry Compatibility
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreTCPIPRegistryCompatibilityWindows8.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 tcpipreg.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.