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