Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector - Windows 8 Service
Allows the redirection of Printers/Drives/Ports for RDP connections.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and Vista.
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: | Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector |
| Service name: | UmRdpService |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\umrdp.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | localSystem |
| Privileges: |
|
Default Behavior
The Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector runs as localSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the UmRdpService service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector won't start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Remote Desktop Services UserMode Port Redirector
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRemoteDesktopServicesUserModePortRedirectorWindows8.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 umrdp.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 8 installation media.