WLAN AutoConfig - Windows Vista Service
This service enumerates WLAN adapters, manages WLAN connections and profiles.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
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: | WLAN AutoConfig |
| Service name: | Wlansvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\wlansvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | TDI |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The WLAN AutoConfig service starts as LocalSystem and runs in a shared process of svchost.exe. If WLAN 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 Wlansvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
The WLAN AutoConfig service won't start, if the following system components are stopped or disabled:
- Extensible Authentication Protocol
- NativeWiFi Filter
- NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol
- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
Restore Default Startup Type of WLAN AutoConfig
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWLANAutoConfigWindowsVista.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 wlansvc.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.