Wired AutoConfig - Windows Vista Service
This service performs IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| 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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Default Behavior
The Wired AutoConfig service starts as localSystem and runs in a shared process of svchost.exe. If Wired AutoConfig fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the dot3svc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
The Wired AutoConfig service won't start, if the following system components are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Wired AutoConfig
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWiredAutoConfigWindowsVista.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 Vista installation media.