Udfs - Windows 8 Service
Reads/Writes UDF 1.02,1.5,2.0x,2.5 disc formats, usually found on C/DVD discs. (Core) (All pieces).
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 | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Pro | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| Enterprise | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Udfs |
| Service name: | udfs |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\udfs.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Boot File System |
Default Behavior
The Udfs service is a file system driver. If Udfs fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the udfs service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Udfs
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreUdfsWindows8.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 udfs.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.