Work Folders - Windows 10 Service
This service syncs files with the Work Folders server, enabling you to use the files on any of the PCs and devices on which you've set up Work Folders.
This service also exists in Windows 11 and 8.
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: | Work Folders |
| Service name: | workfolderssvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\workfolderssvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | LocalService |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Work Folders service is running as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Work Folders fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the workfolderssvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Work Folders is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Work Folders
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWorkFoldersWindows10.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 workfolderssvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.