Windows 10: Why does WLAN Autoconfig create a delay in the playback of an audio?

I was diagnosing an issue with my computer, where it would hang for 10-15 seconds before playing an audio or youtube video. It ran perfectly fine after the initial issue. I discovered the problem with it was the WLAN autoconfig through the msconifg app. The only problem with disabling WLAN autoconfig is that my laptop won't connect to WIFI. I tried re enabling it and going on airplane mode but the hanging would still occur. Is there anyway I can keep my internet connection without the 10-15 seconds of hanging before it plays?

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Windows could not start the WLAN AutoConfig service on Local Computer


I need some help to get my wireless connection to work again.

• After recent Windows 10 Update, my wireless connection no longer works. I've done some troubleshooting and I have ruled out my ISP, cable modem, and router, leaving the issue to be something within the computer (Dell laptop - Inspiron 7537).
• The wired connection works fine
• When I run Windows Network Diagnosis, it tells me that the Windows Wireless Service is not running (see attached pdf report)
• When I try to manually start the WLANSVC service, i get an error message that says "Windows could not start the WLAN AutoConfig service on Local Computer Error 193:0xc1" (see attached)
• When I try to manually start the WLANSVC service from the command prompt (as Admin) I get a slightly different message that says "The WLAN AutoConfig service is starting. The WLAN AutoConfig service could not be started. A system error has occurred. System error 193 has occurred. *** is not a valid Win32 application." (see attached)
• I've downloaded the latest Intell PROset Wireless drivers from Dell (V18.20.0.9) for the Wireless-N 7260 wireless network adapter and have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers. This didn't help.
• I've attached some screenshots and a pdf copy of the Windows Network Diagnostics report.
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• Wi-Fi Troubleshooting Report.pdf

 

WLAN Autoconfig stuck in "Stopping" status after Win10 update

Hi,

To resolve your concern, follow the steps below:

• Right click on the Start button found at the lower left hand corner of your screen.
• Go to Task Manager.
• Click on the Processes tab.
• On the list of processes, look for WLAN Autoconfig.
• Right click, and click on End task.
• Once done, search for services.msc.
• Click on WLAN Autoconfig. Confirm that your Startup type is Automatic, and
  Service status is Started.
  
• Once confirmed, check if you will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi connection.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Windows 10 - WLAN autoconfig not running

Hi Louis,

Thank you for replying back with the status of this issue.

I would suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

I suggest you to start the WLAN AutoConfig Service and check.

Follow the below steps:

1. Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.

2. Type services.msc and hit Enter.

3. Search for the WLAN AutoConfig Service.

4. Double click on the WLAN AutoConfig and click on Start button.

5. Click on the dropdown list and set the Startup type to Automatic.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

Method 2:

I would recommend you to manually update Network Adapter driver from the Device Manager.

Please refer to the following Wiki article created by Andre Da Costa on How to: Install and Update drivers in Windows 10.

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Reference: Refer to the following Microsoft article on Windows 10 help & how-to.

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