Processor Device Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service exists in Windows Vista only.
Since AMD K7 Processor Driver is a kernel mode driver, its startup might be configured depending on installed hardware. Changing its startup configuration might cause hardware issues. In the table below you can see how it is configured on my system, but your default settings might differ from mine.
Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
---|---|---|---|
Starter | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Home Basic | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Home Premium | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Business | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Ultimate | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Display name: | AMD K7 Processor Driver |
Service name: | AmdK7 |
Type: | kernel |
Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\amdk7.sys |
Error control: | normal |
Group: | Extended Base |
The AMD K7 Processor Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If AMD K7 Processor Driver fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AmdK7 service has failed to start.
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAMDK7ProcessorDriverWindowsVista.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 to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the amdk7.sys
file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers
folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.