RDP Winstation Driver (RDPWD) Service Defaults in Windows 8
The RDP Winstation Driver service exists only in:
- Windows 8 Core
- Windows 8 Pro
- Windows 8 Enterprise
Default Settings
Startup type: | Manual |
Display name: | RDP Winstation Driver |
Service name: | RDPWD |
Service type: | kernel |
Error control: | ignore |
Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RDPWD |
Default Behavior
The RDP Winstation Driver service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If RDP Winstation 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 RDP Winstation 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 RDPWD start= demand
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.