NVIDIA nForce AGP Bus Filter - Windows Vista Service
NForce NT AGP Filter by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7 and 8.
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: | NVIDIA nForce AGP Bus Filter |
| Service name: | nv_agp |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\nv_agp.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | PnP Filter |
Default Behavior
The NVIDIA nForce AGP Bus Filter service is a kernel mode driver. If NVIDIA nForce AGP Bus Filter 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 nv_agp service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of NVIDIA nForce AGP Bus Filter
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNVIDIAnForceAGPBusFilterWindowsVista.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 nv_agp.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.