Dmvsc Service Defaults in Windows 8
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Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Dmvsc |
| Service name: | dmvsc |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\dmvsc.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dmvsc |
Default Behavior
The Dmvsc service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Dmvsc fails to start, the error details are added to Windows 8 error log. When the operating system startup is complete, the user is being notified that the dmvsc service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Dmvsc
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config dmvsc start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The dmvsc service is using the dmvsc.sys file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 8 installation media.