Microsoft UEFI Driver - Windows 10 Service
UEFI Driver for NT by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 11 and 8.
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 UEFI Driver |
| Service name: | UEFI |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\uefi.inf_x86_cdf8ec1a50a91f38\UEFI.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft UEFI Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft UEFI Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the UEFI service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Microsoft UEFI Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftUEFIDriverWindows10.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 UEFI.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\uefi.inf_x86_cdf8ec1a50a91f38 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.