CD/DVD File System Reader - Windows 8 Service
ISO9660/Joliet File System Reader for CD/DVDs. (Core) (All pieces).
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Pro | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Enterprise | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Default Properties
| Display name: | CD/DVD File System Reader |
| Service name: | cdfs |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\cdfs.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Boot File System |
Default Behavior
The CD/DVD File System Reader service is a file system driver. If CD/DVD File System Reader fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the cdfs service has failed to start.
Dependencies
CD/DVD File System Reader won't start, if the service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of CD/DVD File System Reader
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreCDDVDFileSystemReaderWindows8.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.
Note. Make sure that the cdfs.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.