File Information FS MiniFilter - Windows 8 Service
Collects information about files in memory to be consumed by other system services.
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 | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Pro | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Enterprise | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | File Information FS MiniFilter |
| Service name: | FileInfo |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\fileinfo.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Bottom |
Default Behavior
The File Information FS MiniFilter service is a file system driver. If File Information FS MiniFilter fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the FileInfo service has failed to start.
Dependencies
File Information FS MiniFilter won't start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
If File Information FS MiniFilter is stopped, the Superfetch service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of File Information FS MiniFilter
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreFileInformationFSMiniFilterWindows8.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 fileinfo.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.