File History Service - Windows 8 Service
Protects user files from accidental loss by copying them to a backup location.
This service also exists in Windows 10 and 11.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Pro | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | File History Service |
| Service name: | fhsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\fhsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
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Default Behavior
The File History Service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If File History Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the fhsvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
File History Service won't start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of File History Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreFileHistoryServiceWindows8.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 fhsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.