Windows Overlay File System Filter Driver - Windows 8 Service
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 | not exists | not exists | Boot |
| Pro | not exists | not exists | Boot |
| Enterprise | not exists | not exists | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Overlay File System Filter Driver |
| Service name: | Wof |
| Type: | filesys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Compression |
Default Behavior
The Windows Overlay File System Filter Driver service is a file system driver. If Windows Overlay File System Filter Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Wof service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Overlay File System Filter Driver won't start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Windows Overlay File System Filter Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8.1 Update 1 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsOverlayFileSystemFilterDriverWindows8.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.
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