What is natsvc.exe and how to fix natsvc.exe ?

What is natsvc.exe file ?


In some case natsvc.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the natsvc.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with natsvc.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.


natsvc.exe descriptions


Natsvc.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Natsvc.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files (x86)”—mainly C:Program Files (x86)NAT Service.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 2,415,816 bytes (60% of all occurrences), 482,928 bytes or 483,440 bytes.;The program is not visible. The natsvc.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. The file is not a Windows system file. The application can be removed using the Control Panel’s AddRemove programs applet. The process listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.;Natsvc.exe is able to connect to the Internet, record keyboard and mouse inputs and monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 50% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;You can uninstall the program NAT Service, or ask the software vendor for support. Click on NAT Service in Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it.