WLAN Autoconfig Error 1068

Question

I got a new PC which was working fine for a couple weeks but now Wi-fi has completely disappeared from my quick access and network settings. I have restarted my pc and turned my wifi driver off and on. Troubleshooter gives me "windows network services might not be running as expected" with no suggestions besides restarting my pc again. I followed all of the steps from this post https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3848789/wlan-autoconfig-wont-start-in-windows-11 and got the same outputs, and that issue was unfortunately never resolved. What's next?

Answer 1

Got a flash drive and picked up my work laptop, here is the output:

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26200.8457]
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C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe qc wlansvc
[SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS

SERVICE_NAME: wlansvc
        TYPE               : 10  WIN32_OWN_PROCESS
        START_TYPE         : 2   AUTO_START
        ERROR_CONTROL      : 1   NORMAL
        BINARY_PATH_NAME   : C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p
        LOAD_ORDER_GROUP   : TDI
        TAG                : 0
        DISPLAY_NAME       : WLAN AutoConfig
        DEPENDENCIES       : nativewifip
                           : RpcSs
                           : Ndisuio
                           : wcmsvc
        SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem

C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe config nativewifip start= demand
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

C:\Windows\System32>net start nativewifip
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.


C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe config Ndisuio start= demand
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

C:\Windows\System32>net start Ndisuio
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.


C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe config wcmsvc start= auto
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

C:\Windows\System32>net start wcmsvc
System error 1068 has occurred.

The dependency service or group failed to start.


C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe config nsiproxy start=auto
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

C:\Windows\System32>net start nsiproxy
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.


C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe config nsi start= auto
[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

C:\Windows\System32>net start nsi
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.


C:\Windows\System32>sc.exe config WinHttpAutoProxySvc start= demand
[SC] OpenService FAILED 5:

Access is denied.


C:\Windows\System32>net start WinHttpAutoProxySvc
System error 1068 has occurred.

The dependency service or group failed to start.


C:\Windows\System32>net start AFD
The requested service has already been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2182.


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Answer 2

My mistake. Here are the correct commands.

Run them. Copy the output to Notepad and upload the text file.

sc.exe qc wlansvc

sc.exe config nativewifip start= demand

net start nativewifip

sc.exe config Ndisuio start= demand

net start Ndisuio

sc.exe config wcmsvc start= auto

net start wcmsvc

sc.exe config nsiproxy start= system

net start nsiproxy

sc.exe config nsi start= auto

net start nsi

sc.exe config WinHttpAutoProxySvc start= demand

net start WinHttpAutoProxySvc

net start AFD

Answer 3

Tried everything they ai suggested, most of which I'd already done but whatever. Didn't fix anything. Also I gave it a try but I don't think I can do an in-place repair without internet. I also moved my pc closer to my router so I could try ethernet, which didnt connect and shows no change in my quick access and network settings.

Answer 4

Please run these commands and post the output.

sc.exe qc wlansvc

sc.exe config nativewifip= demand

net start nativewifip

sc.exe config Ndisuio= demand

net start Ndisuio

sc.exe config wcmsvc= auto

net start wcmsvc

sc.exe config nsiproxy start= system

net start nsiproxy

sc.exe config nsi start= auto

net start nsi

sc.exe config WinHttpAutoProxySvc start= demand

net start WinHttpAutoProxySvc

net start AFD

Post the output.

Answer 5

Use the following steps in order, focusing on WLAN AutoConfig and the Wi‑Fi adapter:

1. Confirm Wi‑Fi is not just hidden or disabled
   • Open Settings > Network & Internet.
   • If the Wi‑Fi section or toggle is missing, proceed to the next steps (this confirms a deeper issue).
2. Run the Network troubleshooter again
   • Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet.
   • Select Status from the left-hand menu.
   • Scroll down and select Network troubleshooter and follow the on‑screen steps.
   • If it still reports that network services are not running, continue.
3. Check that the Wi‑Fi adapter is enabled
   • Open Device Manager (select Search on the taskbar, type device manager, select Device Manager).
   • Expand Network adapters.
   • If the wireless adapter appears but shows a down arrow icon, right‑click it and select Enable device.
   • If it is enabled but Wi‑Fi is still missing, continue.
4. If the Wi‑Fi adapter is missing or has an error
   • In Device Manager, if the wireless adapter is not listed at all, Windows is not detecting it. In this case, manually install the correct driver from the PC or adapter manufacturer’s website (using another device and USB if needed), then restart.
   • If the adapter is listed with an error icon, open its Properties and check the Problem number / error code. Use that code with the Device Manager error code reference to understand why the driver is not loading.
5. Verify driver version and update if needed
   • In Device Manager, right‑click the wireless adapter > Properties > Driver tab.
   • Note Driver Version and Driver Date.
   • Compare with the latest driver on the device manufacturer’s website. If the website has a newer version, install that driver and restart.
6. Restart WLAN AutoConfig service
   • Press Win + R, type services.msc, press Enter.
   • Find WLAN AutoConfig.
   • Right‑click and select Restart.
   • If it will not start and returns error 1068, that usually means a dependency or driver problem; after updating/reinstalling the Wi‑Fi driver as above, try restarting the service again.
7. If Wi‑Fi option is still missing
   • Confirm any physical Wi‑Fi switch on the PC or keyboard (if present) is turned on.
   • If there is still no Wi‑Fi section in Settings > Network & Internet, and the adapter either does not appear or cannot start even with the correct driver, the next step is typically a repair of Windows networking components (for example, an in‑place repair/upgrade using Windows installation media) or contacting the PC manufacturer if the device is under warranty, as the issue may be hardware‑related.

These steps cover the supported software causes in Windows: disabled/missing adapter, outdated or incorrect driver, and WLAN AutoConfig not running.

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References:

• Fix Wi-Fi connection issues in Windows