Parvdm - Windows Vista Service
VDM Parallel Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Basic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Home Premium | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Business | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Ultimate | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Parvdm |
| Service name: | Parvdm |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\parvdm.sys |
| Error control: | ignore |
| Group: | Extended Base |
Default Behavior
The Parvdm service is a kernel mode driver. If Parvdm fails to load or initialize, Windows Vista startup proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Dependencies
Parvdm will not start, if the Parallel port driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Parvdm
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreParvdmWindowsVista.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 parvdm.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.