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Fix: WLAN AutoConfig Error 1068

Glitches with your adapter or network can cause this issue

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Updated onMarch 13, 2024

updated onMarch 13, 2024

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The WLAN AutoConfigerror1068 occurs when your laptop or desktop can’t detect WiFi.Error1068 returns the following error message:Windows could not start the WLAN AutoConfig service on the local computer. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.

Consequently, you can’t connect to the internet. So, how can we fixerror1068?

How do I fix WLAN AutoConfig error 1068 in Windows?

1. Restart Your Router

First, try restarting your router. This doesn’t always fix connection issues, but sometimes it can do the trick. Switch off the wireless router and wait for a minute.

If the router has a Wireless Button, press it to turn the signal off. Switch the router back on and wait for it to fully initialize. Now, your browser might open websites.

2. Run the Network Troubleshooter

Windows has a built-in network troubleshooter that you can use to repair connection errors. You can open and run thattroubleshooteras follows.

3. Reinstall the Wireless Adapter Driver

The wireless adapterdrivermight need repairing. If that’s the case, reinstalling thedrivercould fix error 1068. If you can do that, reinstall the wireless adapterdriveras follows.

If you want a quicker method, we recommend you try a dedicated driver updater such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updater. It will repair and update your drivers regularly, allowing you to take care of other tasks.

4. Check the Adapter Settings

You should check that your adapter is enabled. To do that, open the Network and Sharing Center tab by pressing the Cortana taskbar button and entering ‘network and sharing’ in the search box.

5. Restart WLAN AutoConfig

Error messages sometimes contain clues about how fix them. Error 1068 mentions the WLAN AutoConfig service. As such, the WLAN AutoConfig might not be correctly configured or even enabled. This is how you can adjust the WLAN AutoConfig service settings.

6. Edit the Registry

7. Repair Files With the System File Checker Tool

Corrupted system files can also be behind WiFi connection errors. So, running the System File Checker can repair those files and fix error 1068. This is how you can run an SFC scan in Windows.

Those are a few fixes for error 1068 that willrestore your net connection. In case the problem is still there, you can check ourtroubleshooting methods for ‘WLAN Extensibility Module has Stopped’message.

Did you manage to fix this problem? Let us know in the comments below.

Fix: WLAN AutoConfig Error 1068#

How do I fix WLAN AutoConfig error 1068 in Windows?#

1. Restart Your Router#

2. Run the Network Troubleshooter#

3. Reinstall the Wireless Adapter Driver#

4. Check the Adapter Settings#

5. Restart WLAN AutoConfig#

6. Edit the Registry#

7. Repair Files With the System File Checker Tool#