Human Interface Device Service - HIDSERV.EXE and HIDSERV.DLL

Hidserv.exe is a file in Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows me, Windows 2000, and XP. It stands for Stands for "Human Interface Device Service" and has a companion DLL called hidserv.dll. These files are needed to support multimedia devices connected to a USB port. Most commonly, they controls audio devices or keyboards with audio functions. You'll find more information on how hidserv.exe supports HID Audio Controls at http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/input/audctrl.mspx.

Contrary to widespread rumors, this is not a device used by Microsoft to "mine" or collect information from your computer. We recommend leaving these files in place.

If your Microsoft wireless mouse does not work as expected after successful installation, you'll find help at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320194. For Microsoft's Wireless IntelliMouse for BlueTooth under Windows XP and Vista, visit http://support.microsoft.com/intellimouseexplorerblue.

Info on troubleshooting problems with IBM Rapid Access III keyboard can be found at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q271376.

Info on problems with Extended keys on a USB keyboard not working after using sysprep can be found at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;264942.

Info on screen savers not starting in Windows XP can be found at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326719.

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