Kernel mode driver that implements the Virtual HID Framework (VHF).
This service also exists in Windows 11.
Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
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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 |
Display name: | Virtual HID Framework (VHF) Driver |
Service name: | vhf |
Type: | kernel |
Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\vhf.sys |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | Base |
The Virtual HID Framework (VHF) Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Virtual HID Framework (VHF) Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the vhf service has failed to start.
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreVirtualHIDFrameworkVHFDriverWindows10.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 vhf.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.