Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service - Windows 10 Service
Monitor 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: | Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service |
| Service name: | monitor |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\monitor.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the monitor service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftMonitorClassFunctionDriverServiceWindows10.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 monitor.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.