Windows 10: WLAN AutoConfig not starting automatically

Each time I restart my PC, I have to start the WLAN AutoConfig service manually. The service property is set to automatic but it still doesn't start. Also, something seems to take several hours to time out waiting for an internet connection when the PC restarts. Can anyone help with either:

1. Why does WLAN AutoConfig not start automatically?

2. How do I find out what is timing out and holding up the restart?


Thanks

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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.

 

WLAN AutoConfig Stopped Auto Connecting

Hello Taylor,

I realize that the WLAN AutoConfig is not starting automatically even after setting it to automatic. We will help you.

• Did you check if the Airplane radio button is turned On?
• Are you facing this issue after any recent update installed?
• Did you make any recent changes prior to the issue?

This issue might have caused due to incorrect or outdated driver for the device in Windows to function normally.

Lets try the below steps and check if the issue resolves.

Step 1: As you have already set the service to automatic, check if all the dependencies are also running. Try the steps to check Dependencies.

• 
  Right-click on WLAN Autoconfig
  and select Properties.
  
• 
  Click on Dependencies, you will find all the dependency services under box labeled this service depends on the following system components.
  

Step 2: Run an inbuilt Network troubleshooter
and check if the issue persists.

• 
  Press Windows + X key and select
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Type troubleshooting and select troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Click on view all on the left pane and select
  Network adapter.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen steps and check.
  

Step 3: If still you are facing issues, then
uninstall and reinstall the drivers and check if the issue persists.

• 
  Click start.
  
• 
  Type devmgmt.msc in Search and
  select it.
  
• 
  In Network adapter you will find the device,
  right click on it and select the option uninstall.
  
• 
  Restart the computer and check.
  

Refer:
How to install and Update device Drivers

Keep us posted if the WLAN issue is resolved. We are glad to help you further.