Cdfs Service Defaults in Windows XP
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Disabled |
| Display name: | Cdfs |
| Service name: | Cdfs |
| Service type: | filesys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | File system |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Cdfs |
Default Behavior
Cdfs is a file system driver. In Windows XP it is disabled and isn't loading or starting. If the Cdfs fails to start, the technical information about the error is added to the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box should be displayed informing the user that the Cdfs service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Cdfs depends on the CD-ROM Driver service.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Cdfs
Before you begin doing this, make sure that all the services on which Cdfs depends are configured by default and function properly. See the list of dependencies above.1. Run the Command Prompt.
2. Copy the commands below, paste them into the command window and press ENTER:
sc stop Cdfs
sc config Cdfs start= disabled
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.