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Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver - Windows Vista Service

Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver by Microsoft Corporation.

This service also exists in Windows 7 and 8.

Startup Type

Since Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver is a kernel mode driver, its startup might be configured depending on installed hardware. Changing its startup configuration might cause hardware issues. In the table below you can see how it is configured on my system, but your default settings might differ from mine.

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:Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver
Service name:Wd
Type:kernel
Path:%WinDir%\system32\drivers\wd.sys
Error control:normal

Default Behavior

The Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver 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 Wd service has failed to start.

Restore Default Startup Type of Microsoft Watchdog Timer Driver

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftWatchdogTimerDriverWindowsVista.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 wd.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.

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