ISO9660/Joliet File System Reader for CD/DVDs. (Core) (All pieces).
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8, Vista and XP.
Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
---|---|---|---|---|
21H2 | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
22H2 | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
23H2 | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Display name: | CD/DVD File System Reader |
Service name: | cdfs |
Type: | filesys |
Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\cdfs.sys |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | Boot File System |
The CD/DVD File System Reader service is a file system driver. If CD/DVD File System Reader fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the cdfs service has failed to start.
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreCDDVDFileSystemReaderWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the cdfs.sys
file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS
folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.