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Human Interface Device Access

Default 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.

Additional Information:

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 or a G15 with macro buttons.

Additional Reading:

None at this time.

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows XP Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Disabled
Default XP MCE 2005: Disabled
Default XP Pro: Disabled
Default XP Tablet PC 2005: Disabled

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): HidServ

Display Name: Human Interface Device Access

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs

Log On As:

Account: Local System Account

Dependencies:

What service Human Interface Device Access needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC) (H, M, P, T)

What other service require Human Interface Device Access to function properly:

• None (H, M, P, T)