File Information FS MiniFilter - Windows 10 Service
Collects information about files in memory to be consumed by other system services.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1511 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1607 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1703 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1709 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1803 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1809 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1903 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 1909 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 2004 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 20H2 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 21H1 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 21H2 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| 22H2 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | File Information FS MiniFilter |
| Service name: | FileInfo |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\fileinfo.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Bottom |
Default Behavior
The File Information FS MiniFilter service is a file system driver. If File Information FS MiniFilter fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the FileInfo service has failed to start.
Dependencies
File Information FS MiniFilter is unable to start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
If File Information FS MiniFilter is stopped, the SysMain service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of File Information FS MiniFilter
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreFileInformationFSMiniFilterWindows10.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 fileinfo.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.