Extensible Authentication Protocol Service - Windows XP Service
Provides windows clients Extensible Authentication Protocol Service.
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: | Extensible Authentication Protocol Service |
| Service name: | EapHost |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k eapsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\eapsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | localSystem |
Default Behavior
The Extensible Authentication Protocol Service runs as localSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Extensible Authentication Protocol Service 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 EapHost service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Extensible Authentication Protocol Service will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
If the Extensible Authentication Protocol Service is stopped, the Wired AutoConfig fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of Extensible Authentication Protocol Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreExtensibleAuthenticationProtocolServiceWindowsXP.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 eapsvc.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.