Microcode Update Driver - Windows XP Service
Update Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
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: | Microcode Update Driver |
| Service name: | Update |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\update.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microcode Update Driver service is a kernel driver. If the Microcode Update 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 Update service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Microcode Update Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrocodeUpdateDriverWindowsXP.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 update.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.