Ntfs Service Defaults in Windows 8
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Manual |
| Display name: | Ntfs |
| Service name: | Ntfs |
| Service type: | filesys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Boot File System |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Ntfs |
Default Behavior
The Ntfs service is a file system driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Ntfs 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 Ntfs service hasn't been started.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Ntfs
1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:
sc config Ntfs start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.