HTTP - Windows 7 Service
This service implements the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | HTTP |
| Service name: | HTTP |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\HTTP.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The HTTP service is a kernel driver. If the HTTP 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 HTTP service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If the HTTP is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
- BranchCache
- Function Discovery Provider Host
- Function Discovery Resource Publication
- Print Spooler
- Routing and Remote Access
- SSDP Discovery
- UPnP Device Host
- Windows Event Collector
- Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
- Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)
Restore Default Startup Type of HTTP
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreHTTPWindows7.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 HTTP.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.