AFD - Windows XP Service
AFD Networking Support Environment.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Automatic | Automatic | System | System |
| Professional | Automatic | Automatic | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | AFD |
| Service name: | AFD |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\afd.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | TDI |
Default Behavior
The AFD service is a kernel driver. If the AFD fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AFD service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If the AFD is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
Restore Default Startup Type of AFD
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAFDWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the afd.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.