Brokering File System - Windows 11 Service
Brokers file system for AppSilos.
This service exists in Windows 11 only.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 22H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 23H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 24H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Brokering File System |
| Service name: | bfs |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\bfs.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Virtualization |
Default Behavior
The Brokering File System service is a file system driver. If Brokering File System fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the bfs service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Brokering File System is unable to start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Brokering File System
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreBrokeringFileSystemWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the bfs.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.