Wd - Windows 7 Service
Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 8 and Vista.
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: | Wd |
| Service name: | Wd |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\wd.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Wd service is a kernel driver. If the Wd 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 Wd service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Wd
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWdWindows7.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 wd.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.