NDIS System Driver - Windows 8 Service
NDIS System Driver.
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 | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Pro | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Enterprise | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | NDIS System Driver |
| Service name: | NDIS |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\ndis.sys |
| Error control: | critical |
| Group: | NDIS Wrapper |
Default Behavior
The NDIS System Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If NDIS System Driver fails to load or initialize, the error is logged and the computer attempts to restart, using the Last Known Good configuration. If the Last Known Good configuration fails, Windows 8 startup also fails, and the boot process halts with a Stop error. If you disable this service, Windows 8 will fail to start. Do NOT change this service startup configuration if your computer is working.
Restore Default Startup Type of NDIS System Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNDISSystemDriverWindows8.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 ndis.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.