The computer’s wireless network icon has disappeared, and clicking to connect to WiFi has no effect. Further investigation in the Services Manager reveals the following error when manually starting the WLAN AutoConfig service: “
Windows cannot start the WLAN AutoConfig service (located on the local computer). Error 1075: The service does not exist or has been marked for deletion.”
When this problem occurs, the wireless network function usually becomes completely disabled, and the computer can only connect to the internet via a wired connection. So what exactly causes error 1075, and how can it be fixed? Below are several practical solutions in detail.
What is the WLAN AutoConfig service?
WLAN AutoConfig is a wireless network management service in Windows systems.
Its main responsibilities are:
- Search for nearby WiFi networks;
- Manage wireless connection configuration;
- Automatically connect to saved WiFi networks;
- Control the operating status of the wireless network card;
If the service fails to start, the wireless network card will not be able to connect to WiFi even if the hardware is working properly.
Method 1: Check WLAN AutoConfig dependent services
This is a method with a relatively high success rate for resolving error 1075.
1. Press: Win + R, type: services.msc, and click OK;
2. Locate: WLAN AutoConfig and double-click to open;
3. Switch to: Dependencies, and view the services that depend on it;
4. Return to the service list and check if the following services are running normally:
Remote Procedure Call (RPC),
DCOM Server, Process Launcher
, RPC Endpoint Mapper.
It is recommended to set the startup type to: Automatic.
If it is found to be disabled, modify it and restart the computer.
Method 2: Repair the wireless network card driver
In many cases, what appears to be a service error is actually a problem with the wireless network adapter driver, preventing the system from correctly loading network components.
You can first check Device Manager:
1. Right-click the Start menu and select: Device Manager;
2. Expand: Network adapters, and check if the wireless network adapter exists: yellow exclamation mark/unknown device/driver error;
3. Right-click the wireless network adapter: Update driver;
If you are unsure of the driver model, or if your computer cannot connect to the internet to find the driver, you can use Driver Booster.During the test, the software can automatically identify the wireless network card model, match the official driver version, and fix wireless network abnormalities caused by corrupted or missing drivers.
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2. The software will perform a full scan of your computer for problems. Users can choose to update the wireless network card driver or select “Full Repair” to fix all computer problems with one click.
It is recommended to restart your computer after the update is complete. Driver Life can usually restore wireless network functionality relatively quickly for WLAN AutoConfig error 1075 caused by network card driver failure.
Method 3: Use a system file repair tool
If system components are corrupted, it may also cause abnormal service dependencies.
1. Search for “CMD” in the Start menu and select “Run as administrator”;
2. Type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter. The system will automatically scan for and repair corrupted files.
3. After the scan is complete, continue executing: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
and wait for the repair to complete.
4. Restart your computer and try starting the WLAN AutoConfig service again.
Method 4: Restore WLAN AutoConfig registry configuration
If error 1075 indicates that a dependent service does not exist, it may be because the DependOnService entry in the registry has been deleted.
Before proceeding, it is recommended to create a system restore point.
1. Press: Win + R, type: regedit
2. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE→SYSTEM→CurrentControlSet→Services→WlanSvc
3. Check if the following exists on the right: DependOnService
should normally include the names of the relevant dependent services.
If this item is missing, you can:
- Export the registry from a working computer with the same version;
- Restore using System Restore;
- Perform system repair and installation;
- Restart the system after completion.
What should I do if I can’t find WLAN AutoConfig in the service list?
Some users found that the WLAN AutoConfig service was missing after enabling the service.
This usually means that:
- System components have been removed;
- Ghost system is overly simplified;
- Third-party optimization tools may accidentally delete services.
- The registry configuration is severely corrupted;
You can try the following:
1. Run: sfc /scannow;
2. Run: DISM to repair;
3. Restore the system;
4. Reinstall Windows network components.
Regularly checking and updating your wireless network card driver using Driver Booster can effectively reduce wireless network failures caused by driver corruption and conflicts.
