LDDM Graphics Subsystem - Windows 11 Service
Controls the underlying video driver stacks to provide fully-featured display capabilities.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 23H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 24H2 | Boot | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | LDDM Graphics Subsystem |
| Service name: | DXGKrnl |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\dxgkrnl.sys |
| Error control: | ignore |
| Group: | Video Init |
Default Behavior
The LDDM Graphics Subsystem service is a kernel mode driver. If LDDM Graphics Subsystem fails to load or initialize, Windows 11 start up proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Restore Default Startup Type for LDDM Graphics Subsystem
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreLDDMGraphicsSubsystemWindows11.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 dxgkrnl.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.