Wired AutoConfig (dot3svc) Service Defaults in Windows 8
The Wired AutoConfig (DOT3SVC) service is responsible for performing IEEE 802.1X authentication on Ethernet interfaces. If your current wired network deployment enforces 802.1X authentication, the DOT3SVC service should be configured to run for establishing Layer 2 connectivity and/or providing access to network resources. Wired networks that do not enforce 802.1X authentication are unaffected by the DOT3SVC service.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Wired AutoConfig |
| Service name: | dot3svc |
| Service type: | share |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | TDI |
| Object: | localSystem |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %SystemRoot%\System32\dot3svc.dll |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dot3svc |
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Default Behavior
Wired AutoConfig is a Win32 service. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. When the Wired AutoConfig service is started, it runs as localSystem in a process of svchost.exe, sharing it with other services. If Wired AutoConfig fails to start, the error details are added to Windows 8 error log. When the operating system startup is complete, the user is being notified that the dot3svc service hasn't been started.
Dependencies
Wired AutoConfig can't start, if any service from the list below is disabled or not available:
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Wired AutoConfig
Before you begin doing this, make sure that all the services on which Wired AutoConfig 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 dot3svc start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The dot3svc service is using the dot3svc.dll file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32 directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.