USB4 Host Router Service - Windows 11 Service
USB4(TM) Host Router Driver by Microsoft Corporation.
This service exists in Windows 11 only.
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: | USB4 Host Router Service |
| Service name: | Usb4HostRouter |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usb4hostrouter.inf_amd64_1dfc9a5b4d5d3ccf\Usb4HostRouter.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
Default Behavior
The USB4 Host Router Service is a kernel mode driver. If USB4 Host Router Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the Usb4HostRouter service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for USB4 Host Router Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreUSB4HostRouterServiceWindows11.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 Usb4HostRouter.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\usb4hostrouter.inf_amd64_1dfc9a5b4d5d3ccf folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.