Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service Defaults in Windows 8
Monitor Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service |
| Service name: | monitor |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\monitor.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\monitor |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service 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 monitor service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Microsoft Monitor Class Function Driver Service
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config monitor start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The monitor service is using the monitor.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.