Common Driver for Buttons, DockMode and Laptop/Slate Indicator (msgpiowin32) Service Defaults in Windows 8
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Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Common Driver for Buttons, DockMode and Laptop/Slate Indicator |
| Service name: | msgpiowin32 |
| Service type: | kernel |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Extended Base |
| Path: | %SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\msgpiowin32.sys |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msgpiowin32 |
Default Behavior
The Common Driver for Buttons, DockMode and Laptop/Slate Indicator service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Common Driver for Buttons, DockMode and Laptop/Slate Indicator 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 msgpiowin32 service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Common Driver for Buttons, DockMode and Laptop/Slate Indicator
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config msgpiowin32 start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.
The msgpiowin32 service is using the msgpiowin32.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.