Kernel Mode Driver Frameworks service - Windows 8 Service
Kernel Mode Driver Framework Runtime by Microsoft Corporation.
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 | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Pro | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Enterprise | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Kernel Mode Driver Frameworks service |
| Service name: | Wdf01000 |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\Wdf01000.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | WdfLoadGroup |
Default Behavior
The Kernel Mode Driver Frameworks service is a kernel mode driver. If Kernel Mode Driver Frameworks service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Wdf01000 service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Kernel Mode Driver Frameworks service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreKernelModeDriverFrameworksserviceWindows8.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 Wdf01000.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.