Software Bus Driver - Windows 11 Service
Plug and Play Software Device Enumerator by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8, Vista and XP.
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: | Software Bus Driver |
| Service name: | swenum |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\swenum.inf_amd64_7e69a3e94e38c7ba\swenum.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Extended Base |
Default Behavior
The Software Bus Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Software Bus Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the swenum service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for Software Bus Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSoftwareBusDriverWindows11.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 swenum.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\swenum.inf_amd64_7e69a3e94e38c7ba folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.