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Pass-through HID to KMDF Filter Driver - Windows 11 Service

Device Filter to provide pass-through interface between HIDCLASS and KMDF.

This service also exists in Windows 10, 7 and 8.

Startup Type

Windows 11 version Home Pro Education Enterprise
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Default Properties

Display name:Pass-through HID to KMDF Filter Driver
Service name:mshidkmdf
Type:kernel
Path:%WinDir%\System32\drivers\mshidkmdf.sys
Error control:normal
Group:Base

Default Behavior

The Pass-through HID to KMDF Filter Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Pass-through HID to KMDF Filter Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the mshidkmdf service has failed to start.

Restore Default Startup Type for Pass-through HID to KMDF Filter Driver

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestorePassthroughHIDtoKMDFFilterDriverWindows11.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 mshidkmdf.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.

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