Work Folders - Windows 11 Service
This service syncs files with the Work Folders server, enabling you to use the files on any of the PCs and devices on which you've set up Work Folders.
This service also exists in Windows 10 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: | Work Folders |
| Service name: | workfolderssvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalService -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\workfolderssvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | LocalService |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Work Folders service is running as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Work Folders fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the workfolderssvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Work Folders is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type for Work Folders
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWorkFoldersWindows11.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 workfolderssvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.