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Named pipe service trigger provider - Windows 8 Service

Named pipe service triggers by Microsoft Corporation.

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 System System System
Pro System System System
Enterprise System System System

Default Properties

Display name:Named pipe service trigger provider
Service name:npsvctrig
Type:kernel
Path:%WinDir%\System32\drivers\npsvctrig.sys
Error control:severe

Default Behavior

The Named pipe service trigger provider is a kernel mode driver. If Named pipe service trigger provider fails to start, the error is logged, and Windows 8 attempts to restart, using the Last Known Good configuration. This could result in the computer being able to restart, but this service may still be unable to run. Do NOT change its startup configuration.

Restore Default Startup Type of Named pipe service trigger provider

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreNamedpipeservicetriggerproviderWindows8.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 npsvctrig.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.

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