Microsoft Pluton Security Service - Windows 11 Service
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 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 23H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Microsoft Pluton Security Service |
| Service name: | PlutonHeci |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\pluton-heci.inf_amd64_9aaa7a8c15ac7e9a\pluton-heci.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft Pluton Security Service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft Pluton Security Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the PlutonHeci service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for Microsoft Pluton Security Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftPlutonSecurityServiceWindows11.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 pluton-heci.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\pluton-heci.inf_amd64_9aaa7a8c15ac7e9a folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.