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.
Default XP Home: Disabled
Default XP MCE 2005: Disabled
Default XP Pro: Disabled
Default XP Pro x64: Not Available
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Disabled
Safe Setting: Disabled
Service Name (registry): HidServ
Display Name: Human Interface Device Access
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
Account: Local System Account
What service Human Interface Device Access needs to function properly:
What other service require Human Interface Device Access 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"="Human Interface Device Access"
"ErrorControl"=dword:00000001
"ObjectName"="LocalSystem"
"Start"=dword:00000004
"Type"=dword:00000020
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