Generic Packet Classifier - Windows XP Service
Generic Packet Classifier.
This service exists in Windows XP only.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Generic Packet Classifier |
| Service name: | Gpc |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\msgpc.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | PNP_TDI |
Default Behavior
The Generic Packet Classifier service is a kernel driver. If the Generic Packet Classifier 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 Gpc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If the Generic Packet Classifier is stopped, the QoS Packet Scheduler fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of Generic Packet Classifier
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreGenericPacketClassifierWindowsXP.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 msgpc.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.