Human Interface Device Access
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General 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. Most hardware, however, comes with its own software drivers to use the functionality this service provides.
Windows 8
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
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | WDP |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 WDP | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): hidserv
Display Name: Human Interface Device Access
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
Note: No dependencies are listed for any service in the WDP build I used to draft this information.
Windows 7
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
None at this time.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Starter | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Basic | Manual |
| Windows 7 Home Premium | Manual |
| Windows 7 Professional | Manual |
| Windows 7 Ultimate | Manual |
| Windows 7 Enterprise | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): hidserv
Display Name: Human Interface Device Access
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System account
Dependencies
What service Human Interface Device Access needs to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
What other service require Human Interface Device Access to function properly:
- None (S, HB, HP, P, U, E)
Windows Vista
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. Most hardware, however, comes with its own software drivers to use the functionality this service provides.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Home Basic | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Home Premium | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Business | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Ultimate | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Vista Enterprise | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Service Names
Service Name (registry): hidserv
Display Name: Human Interface Device Access
Default Path and Command Line Options
C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Log On As
Account: Local System Account
Dependencies
What service Human Interface Device Access needs to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
What other service require Human Interface Device Access to function properly:
- None (HB, HP, B, U)
Windows XP
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.
Default Startup Type
| OS | SP0 | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP Home | ? | ? | Disabled | Disabled |
| XP MCE 2005 | ? | ? | Disabled | Disabled |
| XP Pro | ? | ? | Disabled | Disabled |
| XP Tablet PC 2005 | ? | ? | Disabled | 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)
Additional Reading
None at this time.