SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine (mrxsmb) Service Defaults in Windows 8
Implements the framework for the SMB filesystem redirector.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine |
| Service name: | mrxsmb |
| Service type: | filesys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\system32\DRIVERS\mrxsmb.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mrxsmb |
Default Behavior
The SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine service is a file system driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine 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 mrxsmb service hasn't been started.
Dependencies
SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine can't start, if the Redirected Buffering Sub System service is disabled or not available.
All the services listed below will not start if SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine is disabled:
- Computer Browser
- Netlogon
- Remote Desktop Configuration
- SMB 1.x MiniRedirector
- SMB 2.0 MiniRedirector
- Workstation
Restore Default Startup Configuration of SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine
Before you begin doing this, make sure that all the services on which SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine 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 mrxsmb start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The mrxsmb service is using the mrxsmb.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 8 installation media.