CD/DVD File System Reader - Windows Vista Service
ISO9660/Joliet File System Reader for CD/DVDs. (Core) (All pieces).
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| 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 |
Default Properties
| Display name: | CD/DVD File System Reader |
| Service name: | cdfs |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\cdfs.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | File System |
Default Behavior
The CD/DVD File System Reader service is a file system driver. If CD/DVD File System Reader 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 cdfs service has failed to start.
Dependencies
CD/DVD File System Reader will not start, if the CD-ROM Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of CD/DVD File System Reader
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreCDDVDFileSystemReaderWindowsVista.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 cdfs.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.