NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol - Windows 8 Service
NDIS User mode I/O driver by Microsoft Corporation.
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: | NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol |
| Service name: | Ndisuio |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\ndisuio.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | NDIS |
Default Behavior
The NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol service is a kernel mode driver. If NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Ndisuio service has failed to start.
Dependencies
The following services are unable to start if NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol is stopped:
Restore Default Startup Type of NDIS Usermode I/O Protocol
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNDISUsermodeIOProtocolWindows8.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 ndisuio.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.