Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 20.12%
6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247) 3.06%
6.2.8102.0 (winmain_win8m3.110823-1455) 0.12%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 44.00%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 20.00%
6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255) 0.24%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 9.76%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 0.12%
6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205) 2.35%
5.2.3790.1830 (srv03_sp1_rtm.050324-1447) 0.24%

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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:   6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
MD5:   59361d38a297755d46a540e450202b2a
SHA1:   494af49057767d7539c62b3e988b79f2040bca77
SHA256:   ed97800a3ff9b90ec58bc5122c42b53f46d9c157efe488481e8677ed7058e33d
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 designed to run on Windows Vista.

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:6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Product version:6.0.6000.16386
Size:23.5 KB (24,064 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'
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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'
  • 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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