AMD K8 Processor Driver - Windows 10 Service
Processor Device Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1511 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1607 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1703 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1709 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1803 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1809 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1903 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1909 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 2004 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 20H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H1 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | AMD K8 Processor Driver |
| Service name: | AmdK8 |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\amdk8.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Extended Base |
Default Behavior
The AMD K8 Processor Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If AMD K8 Processor Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AmdK8 service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of AMD K8 Processor Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAMDK8ProcessorDriverWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the amdk8.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.