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VersionsAdditional versions

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 19.84%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 3.02%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.12%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 43.39%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 19.72%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.23%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 9.63%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.12%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 2.32%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 1.39%
5.2.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447) 0.23%

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hidserv.dll

HID Service by Microsoft

Remove hidserv.dll
Version:   5.2.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447)
MD5:   9648ad494be12b39acc2db638e2340a0
SHA1:   ef017de225a6ee5fe639de87c138c5e7bca06429
SHA256:   5606d26b37e26ac50a66e068dcaa4f897eadd1ee9df49c8a28490f28646da8bb
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

What is hidserv.dll?

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.

Overview

hidserv.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). .

DetailsDetails

File name:hidserv.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:HID Service
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\hidserv.dll
Original name:HIDSERV.DLL.MUI
File version:5.2.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447)
Product version:5.2.3790.1830
Size:24 KB (24,576 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows Console
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

BehaviorsBehaviors

Hosted services
Runs as a shared service under the Windows svcHost
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
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  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'
  • Shared name is 'hidserv'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 43.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.50%
Windows 8 10.50%
Windows 7 Professional 6.50%
Windows 8 Pro 5.00%
Windows 8 Single Language 4.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 4.00%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.50%
Windows 7 Enterprise 1.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 0.50%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.50%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.50%
Windows Developer Preview 0.50%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 47.45% of HID Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 23.97%
Hewlett-Packard 16.10%
ASUS 15.73%
Acer 9.74%
Toshiba 8.99%
Lenovo 8.24%
Sony 5.24%
GIGABYTE 4.49%
Samsung 2.25%
American Megatrends 1.50%
Alienware 0.75%
Intel 0.75%
Medion 0.75%
Gateway 0.75%
MSI 0.75%
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