Windows Defender Boot Driver - Windows 8 Service
Windows Defender Boot Driver.
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 | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Pro | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Enterprise | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Defender Boot Driver |
| Service name: | WdBoot |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\WdBoot.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Early-Launch |
Default Behavior
The Windows Defender Boot Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Windows Defender Boot Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the WdBoot service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Windows Defender Boot Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsDefenderBootDriverWindows8.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 WdBoot.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.