Microsoft HID Class Driver (HidUsb) Service Defaults in Windows 8
USB Miniport Driver for Input Devices by Microsoft Corporation.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Microsoft HID Class Driver |
| Service name: | HidUsb |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | ignore |
| Group: | extended base |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\hidusb.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidUsb |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft HID Class Driver service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Microsoft HID Class Driver fails to load or initialize, Windows 8 startup proceeds. The error details should be added to Event Log without notifying the user.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Microsoft HID Class Driver
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config HidUsb start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The HidUsb service is using the hidusb.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.