Microsoft Hypervisor Service Driver - Windows 11 Service
This service exists in Windows 11 only.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Microsoft Hypervisor Service Driver |
| Service name: | hvservice |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\hvservice.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Hypervisor Service Driver is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft Hypervisor Service Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the hvservice service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If Microsoft Hypervisor Service Driver is stopped, the HV Host Service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for Microsoft Hypervisor Service Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftHypervisorServiceDriverWindows11.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 hvservice.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.