Windows Container Isolation - Windows 11 Service
Provides a virtual filesystem view for processes running within Windows Containers.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 22H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 23H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 24H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Container Isolation |
| Service name: | wcifs |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\wcifs.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Virtualization |
Default Behavior
The Windows Container Isolation service is a file system driver. If Windows Container Isolation fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the wcifs service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Container Isolation is unable to start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Windows Container Isolation
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsContainerIsolationWindows11.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 wcifs.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.