Power Framework Processor Driver - Windows 8 Service
Processor Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service exists in Windows 8 only.
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: | Power Framework Processor Driver |
| Service name: | FxPPM |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\drivers\fxppm.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Extended Base |
Default Behavior
The Power Framework Processor Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Power Framework Processor Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the FxPPM service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Power Framework Processor Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePowerFrameworkProcessorDriverWindows8.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 fxppm.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.