WINDOWS 11

Autopilot.dll WIL Error on Windows 11? (3 Proven Fixes)

The “Autopilot.dll WIL Error” means something in Windows isn’t working right. It can slow down your system or cause crashes, but don’t worry. This guide explains the issue in plain English and walks you through simple steps to fix it, from easy repairs to stronger solutions. Just follow along and your PC will be running smoothly again.

Deepak Yadav

06/06/2025 15:10:07
Revert Recent Windows Update
  1. Press Win + I to open Settings.

  2. Navigate to Windows Update and click on Update History.

  3. Scroll down and select Uninstall updates.

  4. Find the most recent update related to Windows Autopilot or similar system components and click Uninstall.

  5. Restart your system and check if the error persists.

Disable automatic updates temporarily to avoid reinstallation of the problematic update until Microsoft releases a fix.

Resetting the Autopilot Service Configuration
  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.

  2. Type the following commands and press Enter after each:

    net stop autopilotservicesc config autopilotservice start= demandnet start autopilotservice

  3. Restart your computer.

If the service fails to start, run sfc /scannow in Command Prompt to repair system file corruption.

Registry Optimization for Autopilot Components
  1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

  2. Navigate to:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Provisioning\AutopilotSettings

  3. Right-click Autopilot, select Permissions, and change the Owner to the Administrators group.

  4. Give the Administrators group Full Control permissions.

  5. Delete any keys with names starting with Error or Failure.

  6. Restart your PC.

Always back up the registry or create a system restore point before making any registry changes.

Bonus Tips
  1. Keep Windows Updated: Ensure your system is running the latest Windows 11 updates for optimal Autopilot performance.

  2. Verify Autopilot Device Enrollment: If managed by Intune, ensure the device enrollment is correct.

  3. Check Firewall Settings: Ensure that the firewall isn't blocking Autopilot communications with Microsoft servers.