DHCP Client - Windows XP Service
Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names.
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 | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | DHCP Client |
| Service name: | Dhcp |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\dhcpcsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | TDI |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The DHCP Client service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the DHCP Client 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 Dhcp service has failed to start.
Dependencies
DHCP Client will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of DHCP Client
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDHCPClientWindowsXP.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 dhcpcsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.