VirtualRender - Windows 11 Service
Microsoft Virtual Render 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: | VirtualRender |
| Service name: | VirtualRender |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\vrd.inf_amd64_4dd0e6d66a75bb7e\vrd.sys |
| Error control: | ignore |
Default Behavior
The VirtualRender service is a kernel mode driver. If VirtualRender fails to load or initialize, Windows 11 start up proceeds. No warning is displayed, but the error is recorded into the Event Log.
Restore Default Startup Type for VirtualRender
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreVirtualRenderWindows11.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 vrd.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\vrd.inf_amd64_4dd0e6d66a75bb7e folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.