Network Setup Service (NetSetupSvc)Network Setup Service (NetSetupSvc)

Registry Name

NetSetupSvc

Display Name

Network Setup Service

Description

The Network Setup Service manages the installation of network drivers and permits the configuration of low-level network settings. If this service is stopped, any driver installations that are in-progress may be cancelled.

For more information, see the Additional Information section.

Default Status

Stopped

Default Startup Type

Manual (Trigger Start)

Image Path

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p

DLL File Path

C:\WINDOWS\System32\NetSetupSvc.dll

Dependencies

The service depends on the following system components to function properly: System components that depend on this service to function properly:
  • None

Log On As

LocalSystem

Additional Information

NetSetupSvc is a critical service for ensuring that your computer can connect to the network and access network resources.

If the NetSetupSvc service is stopped, any network driver installations that are in progress will be canceled. Additionally, any low-level network settings that have been configured will be reset to their default values. In general, it is not recommended to stop or disable the NetSetupSvc service.