Can I stop the 'WLAN Autoconfig Service'


  1. Posts : 87
    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
       #1

    Can I stop the 'WLAN Autoconfig Service'


    Good evening,

    This is actually a follow-up to a previous post (https://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/202490-can-i-disable-my-wireless-network-connection.html) I had in this forum but since I marked that one 'solved' I figured it would be best to start a new thread.

    In that thread I was told that since I didn't have any kind of network in my house (I only have one computer) it would be okay to
    disable my Wireless Network Connection -- 802.11n Wireless LAN Card.

    I did this and now I notice in my Event Viewer under Custom View > Administrative Events there is an error saying: WLAN Autoconfig Service has successfully stopped.

    I am curious if this service is connected with my now 'disabled' 802.11n Wireless Lan Card? If so, would there be any problem with 'stopping' it in Services since the Wireless Lan Card is already disabled too?

    Thanks and regards,

    2harts4ever
      My Computer


  2. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #2

    Hello,

    If you are not using your Wi-Fi adapter at all, it is safe to stop the WLAN Autoconfig Service. If you are using a wireless manager software and you are using your Wi-Fi adapter you must stop the WLAN Auto config service bec. they will conflict and will cause an issue.
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  3. Posts : 87
    Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    2xg,


    I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I will go ahead and stop it.

    Maybe after stopping it that error message in Event Viewer will stop appearing too.


    Thanks and regards,


    2harts4ever
      My Computer


  4. 2xg
    Posts : 2,377
    Win7 & Win8 64bit
       #4

    You're much Welcome.
    2harts4ever said:
    2xg,


    I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I will go ahead and stop it.

    Maybe after stopping it that error message in Event Viewer will stop appearing too.


    Thanks and regards,


    2harts4ever
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 home premium 32 bit
       #5

    Hello!
    I have the same warning message!
    I use Wifi network, the WLAN autoconfig service is set to "manual", it doesn't run. But I still get the same warning message WLAN Autoconfig Service has successfully stopped.
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