Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator (NdisVirtualBus) Service Defaults in Windows 8
Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator by Microsoft Corporation.
The Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator service does not exist in:
- Windows 8 Core
- Windows 8 Pro
- Windows 8 Enterprise
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator |
| Service name: | NdisVirtualBus |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Extended Base |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\NdisVirtualBus.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NdisVirtualBus |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator 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 NdisVirtualBus service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter Enumerator
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config NdisVirtualBus start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The NdisVirtualBus service is using the NdisVirtualBus.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.