FltMgr - Windows XP Service
File System Filter Manager Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | not exists | not exists | Boot | Boot |
| Professional | not exists | not exists | Boot | Boot |
Default Properties
| Display name: | FltMgr |
| Service name: | FltMgr |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\fltMgr.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Infrastructure |
Default Behavior
The FltMgr service is a file system driver. If the FltMgr fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the FltMgr service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of FltMgr
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreFltMgrWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the fltMgr.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.