KMDFStartType

Note   Starting with Windows 10, version 1703, this setting can no longer be used in provisioning packages. For more information on changes to the Windows Provisioning Framework, see Windows Provisioning Framework. This setting may have a Configuration Service Provider (CSP) equivalent that can be used instead. To determine if a CSP for this setting exists, see the description below.

 

KMDFStartType specifies whether the Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) service is started at boot or on demand.

Values

0

Specifies that the service starts immediately when the computer is started. This is the default value.

3

Specifies that the service can start on demand. This applies only if there are no boot-start KMDF drivers on the system. Otherwise, the system can be rendered unbootable.

 

Valid configuration passes

offlineServicing

Applies to

Windows edition x86-based devices x64-based devices
Windows 10 for desktop editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education) x86 amd64

 

 

 

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