Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem - Windows Vista Service
Provides the framework for network mini-redirectors.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | System | System | System |
| Home Basic | System | System | System |
| Home Premium | System | System | System |
| Business | System | System | System |
| Ultimate | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem |
| Service name: | rdbss |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\rdbss.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem service is a file system driver. If Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem fails to start, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the rdbss service has failed to start. If you disable this service, then 3 other services will be unable to start (see the "Dependencies" section below).
Dependencies
Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem will not start, if the Mup service is stopped or disabled.
If the Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
Restore Default Startup Type of Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreRedirectedBufferingSubSysytemWindowsVista.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 to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the rdbss.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows Vista installation media.