Redirected Buffering Sub System - Windows 10 Service
Provides the framework for network mini-redirectors.
This service also exists in Windows 7, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | System | System | System | System |
| 1511 | System | System | System | System |
| 1607 | System | System | System | System |
| 1703 | System | System | System | System |
| 1709 | System | System | System | System |
| 1803 | System | System | System | System |
| 1809 | System | System | System | System |
| 1903 | System | System | System | System |
| 1909 | System | System | System | System |
| 2004 | System | System | System | System |
| 20H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H1 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | System | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Redirected Buffering Sub System |
| Service name: | rdbss |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\rdbss.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The Redirected Buffering Sub System service is a file system driver. If Redirected Buffering Sub System fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the rdbss service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Redirected Buffering Sub System is unable to start, if the Mup service is stopped or disabled.
If Redirected Buffering Sub System is stopped, the following services cannot start:
- Offline Files Driver
- Remote Desktop Device Redirector Driver
- SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine
- WebDav Client Redirector Driver
Restore Default Startup Type of Redirected Buffering Sub System
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRedirectedBufferingSubSystemWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the rdbss.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.