System Attribute Cache - Windows 8 Service
Attribute Cache Indexer.
This service also exists in Windows 7.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | System | not exists | not exists |
| Pro | System | not exists | not exists |
| Enterprise | System | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | System Attribute Cache |
| Service name: | discache |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\discache.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The System Attribute Cache service is a kernel mode driver. If System Attribute Cache fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the discache service has failed to start.
Dependencies
The following services are unable to start if System Attribute Cache is stopped:
Restore Default Startup Type of System Attribute Cache
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSystemAttributeCacheWindows8.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 discache.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.