IP Network Address Translator - Windows XP Service
IP Network Address Translator.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | IP Network Address Translator |
| Service name: | IpNat |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\ipnat.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The IP Network Address Translator service is a kernel driver. If the IP Network Address Translator 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 IpNat service has failed to start.
Dependencies
IP Network Address Translator will not start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of IP Network Address Translator
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreIPNetworkAddressTranslatorWindowsXP.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 ipnat.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.