Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

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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PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, SetServiceStatus, ChangeServiceConfigW, QueryServiceConfigW, OpenSCManagerW, OpenServiceW, StartServiceW, CloseServiceHandle
api-ms-win-service-core-l1-1-0.dll
RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, SetServiceStatus
api-ms-win-service-core-l1-1-1.dll
SetServiceStatus, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW
api-ms-win-service-management-l1-1-0.dll
CloseServiceHandle, StartServiceW, OpenServiceW, OpenSCManagerW
api-ms-win-service-management-l2-1-0.dll
QueryServiceConfigW, ChangeServiceConfigW
hid.dll
HidD_GetHidGuid, HidP_GetUsageValue, HidP_GetUsages, HidD_FreePreparsedData, HidP_MaxUsageListLength, HidP_GetCaps, HidP_GetValueCaps, HidD_GetPreparsedData, HidD_GetAttributes, HidP_GetButtonCaps, HidP_GetLinkCollectionNodes, HidP_GetScaledUsageValue, HidP_GetSpecificValueCaps, HidP_GetSpecificButtonCaps
kernel32.dll
GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, TerminateProcess, GetCurrentProcess, UnhandledExceptionFilter, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, CloseHandle, WaitForSingleObject, CreateThread, CreateEventW, FreeLibrary, SleepEx, SetEvent, GetProcAddress, LoadLibraryW, WTSGetActiveConsoleSessionId, OpenEventW, GetLastError, CreateMutexW, InterlockedDecrement, WaitForMultipleObjects, InterlockedIncrement, CancelIo, ReadFile, GetTickCount, LocalFree, CreateFileW, CompareStringW, LocalAlloc, DelayLoadFailureHook, InterlockedCompareExchange, LoadLibraryExA, InterlockedExchange, Sleep, QueryPerformanceCounter, ReleaseMutex, ResolveDelayLoadedAPI
msvcrt.dll
DllMain
ntdll.dll
EtwGetTraceEnableLevel, EtwGetTraceLoggerHandle, EtwRegisterTraceGuidsW, EtwUnregisterTraceGuids, EtwTraceMessage, EtwGetTraceEnableFlags
setupapi.dll
SetupDiGetDeviceInterfaceDetailW, CM_Get_Parent, CM_Get_Child, CM_Get_Sibling, CM_Get_DevNode_Registry_PropertyW, SetupDiGetClassDevsW, SetupDiEnumDeviceInterfaces, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList
user32.dll
PostMessageW, UnregisterClassW, DestroyWindow, DispatchMessageW, TranslateMessage, GetMessageW, RegisterDeviceNotificationW, CreateWindowExW, RegisterClassExW, UnregisterDeviceNotification, SendInput, SendNotifyMessageW, GetGUIThreadInfo, SetTimer, KillTimer, SystemParametersInfoW, DefWindowProcW
Export table
InstallHidserv
ServiceMain

hidserv.dll

HID Service by Microsoft

Remove hidserv.dll
Version:   6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455)
MD5:   b4099c846c1fab944570bf989d66029b
SHA1:   eecdde3bcf0e174e56057a021dfaa2e8f27454be
SHA256:   473891c51be35adea215769f0322e26f93fbab2fa99994d5f0a5df33b0b816e4
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). This version is installed on Windows 8.

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:6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455)
Product version:6.2.8102.0
Size:47 KB (48,128 bytes)
Build date:8/24/2011 7:27 AM
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'
  • 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'
  • 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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