HTTP - Windows Vista Service
This service implements the hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | HTTP |
| Service name: | HTTP |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\HTTP.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The HTTP service is a kernel mode driver. If HTTP 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 HTTP service has failed to start. If you disable this service, then 8 other services will be unable to start (see the "Dependencies" section below).
Dependencies
If the HTTP is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
- Function Discovery Provider Host
- Function Discovery Resource Publication
- Print Spooler
- SSDP Discovery
- UPnP Device Host
- Windows Event Collector
- Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
- Windows Remote Management (WS-Management)
Restore Default Startup Type of HTTP
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreHTTPWindowsVista.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 HTTP.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.