Wired AutoConfig - Windows XP Service
This service performs IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | not exists | not exists | not exists | Manual |
| Professional | not exists | not exists | not exists | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Wired AutoConfig |
| Service name: | Dot3svc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k dot3svc |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\dot3svc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | TDI |
| Object: | localSystem |
Default Behavior
The Wired AutoConfig service runs as localSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Wired AutoConfig 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 Dot3svc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Wired AutoConfig will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Wired AutoConfig
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWiredAutoConfigWindowsXP.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 dot3svc.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.