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Wired AutoConfig

Default Description:

This service performs IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces

Additional Information:

New with XP Service Pack 3. If you do not require authentication on your network (most home networks will not), you can safely disable this service.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Manual
Default XP MCE 2005: Manual
Default XP Pro: Manual
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Manual

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Manual

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): Dot3svc

Display Name: Wired AutoConfig

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k dot2svc

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Wired AutoConfig needs to function properly:

• Extensible Authentication Protocol Service (H, M, P, T)
  • Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)
• NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Wired AutoConfig to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)