Enables Tablet PC pen and ink functionality.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8 and Vista.
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 |
Display name: | Tablet PC Input Service |
Service name: | TabletInputService |
Type: | share |
Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
File: | %WinDir%\System32\TabSvc.dll |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | PlugPlay |
Object: | LocalSystem |
Privileges: |
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The Tablet PC Input Service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Tablet PC Input Service 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 TabletInputService service has failed to start.
Tablet PC Input Service will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreTabletPCInputServiceWindows7.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 TabSvc.dll
file exists in the %WinDir%\System32
folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.