DFS Namespace Client Driver - Windows 8 Service
Client driver for access to DFS Namespaces.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | System | System | System |
| Pro | System | System | System |
| Enterprise | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | DFS Namespace Client Driver |
| Service name: | Dfsc |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\Drivers\dfsc.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The DFS Namespace Client Driver service is a file system driver. If DFS Namespace Client Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Dfsc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
DFS Namespace Client Driver won't start, if the Mup service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of DFS Namespace Client Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDFSNamespaceClientDriverWindows8.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 dfsc.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.