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AppID Driver - Windows 7 Service

Identifies an application and enforces software restriction policies.

This service also exists in Windows 10, 11 and 8.

Startup Type

Windows 7 edition without SP SP1
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Default Properties

Display name:AppID Driver
Service name:AppID
Type:kernel
Path:%WinDir%\system32\drivers\appid.sys
Error control:normal

Default Behavior

The AppID Driver service is a kernel driver. If the AppID Driver fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AppID service has failed to start.

Dependencies

AppID Driver will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:

If the AppID Driver is stopped, the Application Identity fails to start and initialize.

Restore Default Startup Type of AppID Driver

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreAppIDDriverWindows7.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 appid.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.

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