Virtual Disk - Windows 8 Service
Provides management services for disks, volumes, file systems, and storage arrays.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 8 edition | Windows 8 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 8.1 Update 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Pro | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | 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 runs as LocalSystem in its own process of vds.exe. It does not share its process with other services. If Virtual Disk fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 8 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the vds service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Virtual Disk won't start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Virtual Disk
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 8 release and edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreVirtualDiskWindows8.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer.
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 8 installation media.