Ntfs Service Defaults in Windows XP
Default Settings
| Startup type: | Disabled |
| Display name: | Ntfs |
| Service name: | Ntfs |
| Service type: | filesys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | File system |
| Registry key: | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Ntfs |
Default Behavior
Ntfs is a file system driver. In Windows XP it is disabled and isn't loading or starting. If the Ntfs 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 Ntfs service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Configuration of Ntfs
1. Run the Command Prompt.
2. Copy the commands below, paste them into the command window and press ENTER:
sc stop Ntfs
sc config Ntfs start= disabled
3. Close the command window and restart the computer.