Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
You may not have any peripherals that require this service. If one of yours magically does not function anymore, set it to automatic. Namely, scanners with function buttons (fax, copy) or even an "Internet" keyboard with volume or play controls. This service is for Pro x64 as the other flavors use Human Interface Device Access.
Default XP Home: Not Available
Default XP MCE 2005: Not Available
Default XP Pro: Not Available
Default XP Pro x64: Automatic
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Not Available
Safe Setting: Disabled
Service Name (registry): HidServ
Display Name: HID Input Service
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System Account
What service HID Input Service needs to function properly:
What other service require HID Input Service to function properly:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HidServ]
"DependOnService"=hex(7):52,00,70,00,63,00,53,00,73,00,00,00,00,00
"Description"="Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start."
"DisplayName"="HID Input Service"
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Start"=dword:00000002
"Type"=dword:00000020
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Windows Service Configurations!
Includes explanations of each service and advice on which services you can safely disable!
Original content created: December 23, 2001
Most recent update: March 31, 2007
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