Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver - Windows 8 Service
This service provides network data usage monitoring functionality.
This service also exists in Windows 10 and 11.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Pro | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Enterprise | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver |
| Service name: | Ndu |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\Ndu.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Ndu service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver won't start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Windows Network Data Usage Monitoring Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsNetworkDataUsageMonitoringDriverWindows8.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 Ndu.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.