Microsoft Virtual 3D Video Transport Driver (Synth3dVsc) Service Defaults in Windows 8

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The Microsoft Virtual 3D Video Transport Driver service exists only in:

Default Settings

Startup type: Manual
Display name:Microsoft Virtual 3D Video Transport Driver
Service name:Synth3dVsc
Service type:kernel
Error control:normal
Group:Extended Base
Path:%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\Synth3dVsc.sys
Registry key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Synth3dVsc

Default Behavior

The Microsoft Virtual 3D Video Transport Driver service is a kernel device driver. In Windows 8 it will not be started until the user starts it. If Microsoft Virtual 3D Video Transport Driver 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 Synth3dVsc service hasn't been started.

Restore Default Startup Configuration of Microsoft Virtual 3D Video Transport 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 Synth3dVsc start= demand

3. Close the command window and restart the computer.

The Synth3dVsc service is using the Synth3dVsc.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.