File Information FS MiniFilter - Windows Vista Service
Collects information about files in memory to be consumed by other system services.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Home Basic | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Home Premium | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Business | Boot | Boot | Boot |
| Ultimate | Boot | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | File Information FS MiniFilter |
| Service name: | FileInfo |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\fileinfo.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Bottom |
Default Behavior
The File Information FS MiniFilter service is a file system driver. If File Information FS MiniFilter 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 FileInfo service has failed to start. If you disable this service, then 2 other services will be unable to start (see the "Dependencies" section below).
Dependencies
File Information FS MiniFilter will not start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
If the File Information FS MiniFilter is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
Restore Default Startup Type of File Information FS MiniFilter
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreFileInformationFSMiniFilterWindowsVista.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 fileinfo.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.