Direct Parallel Link Driver - Windows XP Service
Direct Parallel Link Driver.
This service exists in Windows XP only.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Direct Parallel Link Driver |
| Service name: | Ptilink |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\ptilink.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Direct Parallel Link Driver service is a kernel driver. If the Direct Parallel Link Driver 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 Ptilink service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Direct Parallel Link Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDirectParallelLinkDriverWindowsXP.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 ptilink.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.