Re: Would Like LOG file to Record Shutdown

Wes, I was just searching the Registry for HIDSERV or HIDSERVICE or HIDAUDIO
or various combinations - no entries other than in
IE\ExplorerBars\FilesNamedMRU.

I do have three HIDSERV files all V5.1.2600.2180 xpsp_sp2 21KB in
W\System32,
ServicePack Files i386 and
Dll Cache.

Why would it not appear in the same registry location as yours does? ...

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Edna,

hidserv.dll is the file.

hidserv.dll is probably not in the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder.

Start | Run | Type: system32 | Click OK to open the folder.

Do an Advanced Search for hidserv.dll on your machine.

See this on how...
HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/302347

The dllcache folder is Hidden and so anything in it will also be Hidden.

hidserv.dll will probably be found in
%SystemRoot%\System32\dllcache folder
or
%Systemroot%\ServicePackFiles folder

You should have one folder or the other.

I do not have a ServicePackFiles folder, so I have no idea if it is Hidden.

When you find hidserv.dll, copy it and paste it into your system32 folder.

If you cannot find hidserv.dll on your machine, you can expand a copy from
your XP CD, if that's the case post back and someone will post instructions.

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:DDF4B3BD-4860-401D-84B1-699EF0364D8C@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Edna <Edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Wes, Notes step by step:
HID - General Tab:
Changed fr Disabled to Automatic.

Service status on Stopped. I clicked Start.
Message: Could not START the HID Input Service service on Local Computer.
ERROR 2: The System cannot find the file specified.

Path to Executable: C:\W\Sys32\SVCHOST.exe-K.Net Service
My SVCHOST.exe: 14KB Modified 04Aug04 12:56am V5.1.2600.2180
(xpsp_sp2_rtm.

Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL etc\Parameters: Mine says (Default) REG_SZ (Value not set)

I've got:
USB HP Printer, Fax, Copier, Scanner, and
New USB Keyboard Saitek Eclipse 11 with VOLUME CONTROL.

Amazing coincidence BEFORE reading your reply this PM I switched the
Speakers from the side of the Computer into the Back so I could use the
Volume control on the Keyboard. I guess that's into the MB as I know I
didn't buy a Sound Card but ...
Realtek High Definition Audio came with the MB.

Wes ... I no longer have Sound with the Speaker plugged into the back.
(Previously the Speaker plug was plugged in the side of the computer and I
had Sound)

It appears the "Missing file" message is correct but what file.

The Keyboard didn't come with a CD.
Realtek is showing in Control Panel so it's installed.
The Speakers worked in the side plugged into what? ... I have no idea.

Is it a USB file that's missing?? I hope u will chose to continue if u
feel u can get the instructions through to my head. Thx ...



"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Human Interface Device Access is the Display Name for HidServ (Service
Name).

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\
Services\HidServ\Parameters
sez: ServiceDll = %SystemRoot%\System32\hidserv.dll
hidserv.dll = depending on the version; HID Service or HID Audio Service.
Mine sez HID Audio Service.

This is interesting...
SYMPTOMS
When you try to shut down a Windows XP-based computer that has Human
Interface Devices (HID) peripherals connected, the time that it takes to
shut down the computer may be longer than when the HID peripherals are
not connected.

Note HID peripherals are Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices such as
keyboards, game controllers, and scanners that comply with the Device
Class Definition for HID 1.11 standard.
from...
Shutting Down Computer Takes Extra Time When HID Devices Are Connected
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826367

Human Interface Device Access
Disabled, if not using keyboards/mouse/joysticks extended with extra
buttons that need mapping.
Manual, if having many buttons to push.

Human Interface Device Access
You may not have any peripherals that require this service. If one of
yours magically does not function anymore, set it to automatic. Namely,
scanners with function buttons (fax, copy) or even an "Internet"
keyboard with volume or play controls.

Human Interface Device Access
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. If this service is
stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function.
If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it
will fail to start.
*Some peripherals require this service. Internet keyboards with volume
and play control buttons, scanners with fax or copy buttons. I don't
have any of these kinds of peripherals so mine is disabled.

Human Interface Device Access
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. If this service is
stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function.

Human Interface Device Access
Comment: Whether or not you should disable this service, depends on other
services you need. If you don't know, turn it off and see if it breaks
anything. It says that it deals with hotkeys, however all the system
hotkeys that most of us enjoy aren't controlled by this service, they
are built into the core OS. Control C, for example, to copy and Control
V to past, do not stop working when you turn this service off. It seems
this has more to do with specific hotkeys that a software vendor may
want to insert into their installed program or internet product. Until
you see a reason for it, I'd turn this one off.

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:6CDE950E-5231-44DC-9D13-DD34CC5939C8@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Edna <Edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Wes I just shut down and one only IMAPI Warning appeared.
Question: IMAPI Properties, Logon Tab, under Hardware Profile I've got
Profile 1 Enabled. Shouldn't that that too be Disabled?

While I have your attn: Only One more I'm getting and have been getting
since the computer was put together is:

Event Type: Error
Event Source: Service Control Manager
Event Category: None
Event ID: 7023
Date: 05/12/2006
Time: 3:10:59 PM
User: N/A
Computer: SHARK
Description:
The HID Input Service service terminated with the following error:
The system cannot find the file specified.

For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

I have HID Input Service on Automatic but I see it's not Started.
General Tab, Service Status shows Stopped. Profile 1 is Enabled.

I did have a Logitech Wireless Mouse installed by I'm back to my old MS
Mouse. I've got a Linksys Wireless Router and DSL. I haven't got my
Laptop on the router yet.
Creative Speakers and I don't use any hot buttons.
That description makes ME think there's a file missing. How would u
ever find out which file? Any ideas. Thx ...

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Edna,

You also have to use your own judgment. Sometimes you have to mess
around and see why something doesn't work because you disabled a
particular service.

A few examples. If you disable LanmanWorkstation (Workstation
service), Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) in MMC doesn't work
right. Or if Terminal Services is disabled you do not see any names
in the User Name column in Task Manager. Or if you disable the
Indexing Service, your machine runs better. Or if you disable the
DHCP Client service you cannot get online.


http://smallvoid.com/tweak/winnt/services.html

http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm#Services

http://web.archive.org/web/20041128094512/http://www.blackviper.com/



http://web.archive.org/web/20041128084144/www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

[[Services
Microsoft pulled their services guide that I had linked to previously
because the information was outdated due to SP2. Even the default
settings for Services listed in Help & Support are still wrong. I've
gotten these settings by doing a fresh install of both XP Home and Pro
and exporting the Services configuration as a .csv file.]]
TweakHound's Super XP Tweaking Guide - Services
http://www.tweakhound.com/xp/xptweaks/supertweaks6.htm

Default settings for services


http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/sys_srv_default_settings.mspx

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In news:0950D672-6F3C-435E-A528-7F019A30307A@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Edna <Edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Hi Wes! I've just disabled IMAPI. I didn't know that and never would
have thought to Disable it. I've had it on every other setting except
Disable. Do u know of a GOOD/INTELLIGENT/KNOWLEDGABLE Site one can
refer to as to suggestions for these Settings. I read the
explanations for these Services and many go right over my head.
Between my girlfriend and I we discuss and decide.
I once put them all on Automatic, Shutdown, Restarted, and those that
didn't show Start, I put on Manual. Whatta Hi Tech Analyzer eh?
Messenger and Secondary Logon and now IMAPI are my only Disables.
Thx I'll let u know in a cple days. ...

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Disable the IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service. It is only needed when
using XP's inbuilt CD burning application. If you use any 3rd party
CD burning software, IMAPI.EXE does not need to run, ever. It can
cause conflicts. I have Nero and have IMAPI disabled.

I know nothing about Acronis.

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In news:569F9BBF-1F63-4BC2-8DB0-CC62F9B49179@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Edna <Edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Hi Gerry! I have Nero 6.6.0.18 installed that came with my Asus
P5WD2 Premium MB installed Dec05. I've never used it. I was using
Roxio but after reading comments on Roxio causing hangs, which I was
experiencing, I removed it thoroughly, every reg entry. I was
planning, within hours, to buy the new Nero.

Something possibly relevant I noticed the other night: I bought
Acronis V10 the True Image program, I have to wait 40 mins for it to
get through a hang before it starts. I've completed a Report for
the Acronis Techs but haven't heard of their finds yet.

I'm suspicious, the IMAPI Warnings and Acronis Hangs are related.
Maybe not but I recently noticed I got an IMAPI Warning at the very
same time I started Acronis. More work required as I couldn't
immediately repeat it.

Now, to answer your question: Yes! LOL ...


"Gerry Cornell" wrote:

Edna

Are you using Nero software?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England

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"Edna" <Edna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Wes I'm so sorry time didn't permit me to respond as I should have
and wanted
.