Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver (MsSecWfp) Service Defaults in Windows 11

Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver.

The Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver service exists only in:

Default Settings

Startup type: Manual
Display name:Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver
Service name:MsSecWfp
Service type:kernel
Error control:normal
Path:%SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\mssecwfp.sys
Registry key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MsSecWfp

Default Behavior

Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver is a kernel driver. In Windows 11 it starts only if the user, an application or another service starts it. If Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver fails to start, the failure details will be recorded into Event Log. Then Windows 11 should boot up and notify the user about the MsSecWfp service startup failure.

Dependencies

Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver cannot be started, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service won't start.

Restore Default Startup Configuration of Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver

Before you begin doing this, make sure that all the services on which Microsoft Security WFP Callout Driver depends are configured by default and function properly. See the list of dependencies above.

1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:

sc config MsSecWfp start= demand

3. Close the command window and restart the computer.

The MsSecWfp service is using the mssecwfp.sys file that is located in the C:\Windows\system32\drivers directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 11 installation media.