TCP/IP Protocol Driver - Windows Vista Service
TCP/IP Protocol Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | System | Boot | Boot |
| Home Basic | System | Boot | Boot |
| Home Premium | System | Boot | Boot |
| Business | System | Boot | Boot |
| Ultimate | System | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | TCP/IP Protocol Driver |
| Service name: | Tcpip |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\tcpip.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | PNP_TDI |
Default Behavior
The TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If TCP/IP Protocol Driver 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 Tcpip service has failed to start. If you disable this service, then 11 other services will be unable to start (see the "Dependencies" section below).
Dependencies
If the TCP/IP Protocol Driver is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
- IP Helper
- IP in IP Tunnel Driver
- IP Network Address Translator
- IPsec Policy Agent
- IP Traffic Filter Driver
- Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session)
- Microsoft IPv6 Protocol Driver
- Netbt
- NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver
- Network Location Awareness
- TCP/IP Registry Compatibility
Restore Default Startup Type of TCP/IP Protocol Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreTCPIPProtocolDriverWindowsVista.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 tcpip.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.