Virtual Disk - Windows 10 Service
Provides management services for disks, volumes, file systems, and storage arrays.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1511 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1607 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1703 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1709 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1803 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1809 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1903 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 1909 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 2004 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 20H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H1 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Virtual Disk |
| Service name: | vds |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\vds.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Virtual Disk service is running as LocalSystem in its own process of vds.exe. It doesn't share its process with other services. If Virtual Disk fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the vds service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Virtual Disk is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Virtual Disk
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreVirtualDiskWindows10.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 vds.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.