Microsoft UMPass Driver - Windows 11 Service
Generic pass-through driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7 and 8.
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: | Microsoft UMPass Driver |
| Service name: | UmPass |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\umpass.inf_amd64_06e016c9ffecbf73\umpass.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Extended Base |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft UMPass Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Microsoft UMPass Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the UmPass service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for Microsoft UMPass Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftUMPassDriverWindows11.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 umpass.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\umpass.inf_amd64_06e016c9ffecbf73 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.