DeviceAssociationBroker - Windows 11 Service
Enables apps to pair devices.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | DeviceAssociationBroker |
| Service name: | DeviceAssociationBrokerSvc |
| Type: | user share process template |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k DevicesFlow -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\deviceaccess.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
If DeviceAssociationBroker fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the DeviceAssociationBrokerSvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
DeviceAssociationBroker is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for DeviceAssociationBroker
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDeviceAssociationBrokerWindows11.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 deviceaccess.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.