Human Interface Device Service - Windows 8 Service
Activates and maintains the use of hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. It is recommended that you keep this service running.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, Vista and XP.
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: | Human Interface Device Service |
| Service name: | hidserv |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\hidserv.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
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Default Behavior
The Human Interface Device Service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Human Interface Device Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the hidserv service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Human Interface Device Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreHumanInterfaceDeviceServiceWindows8.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 hidserv.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.