In some cases, Windows "Fast Startup" prevents services from starting properly. You can turn this off in Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do .
Download and install the latest version from the official USBIPD-WIN GitHub releases page. How to Prevent the Warning in the Future
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While a reboot often works, you can usually fix this in seconds without restarting your computer. 🚀 Quick Fix: Start the Service Manually
This is a registry modification. Proceeding with caution is essential. In some cases, Windows "Fast Startup" prevents services
Based on user reports and technical analyses, several factors can prevent the usbipd service from starting:
When you see "the service is currently not running" , it means one of two things: How to Prevent the Warning in the Future
If you’ve tried all fixes and the warning still appears, work through this checklist:
Requires kernel 5.10.60.1 or higher. You can update your WSL kernel by running wsl --update in PowerShell. 4. Perform a Clean Shutdown of WSL Sometimes WSL itself is holding onto the USB driver. Open PowerShell. Run wsl --shutdown . Restart the usbipd service using Restart-Service "usbipd" . When a Reboot Is Necessary Based on user reports and technical analyses, several
to ensure your kernel supports USB/IP (needs 5.10.60.1 or higher). Check PATH Verify that C:\Program Files\usbipd-win\ is in your System PATH.