Virtual Disk - Windows 11 Service
Provides management services for disks, volumes, file systems, and storage arrays.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
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: | Virtual Disk |
| Service name: | vds |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\vds.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Virtual Disk service is running as LocalSystem in its own process of vds.exe. It doesn't share its process with other services. If Virtual Disk fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the vds service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Virtual Disk is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Virtual Disk
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreVirtualDiskWindows11.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 vds.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.