Microsoft Link-Layer Discovery Protocol (MsLldp) Service Defaults in Windows 8
Microsoft Link-Layer Discovery Protocol Driver.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Microsoft Link-Layer Discovery Protocol |
| Service name: | MsLldp |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | NDIS |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\system32\DRIVERS\mslldp.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MsLldp |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Link-Layer Discovery Protocol service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Microsoft Link-Layer Discovery Protocol 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 MsLldp service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Microsoft Link-Layer Discovery Protocol
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config MsLldp start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The MsLldp service is using the mslldp.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.