Sometimes this error persists because the version of usbipd installed on doesn't match the tools installed inside your WSL distribution .
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Open a fresh terminal window (it does not need to be administrative). Run the listing command: usbipd list Use code with caution. Sometimes this error persists because the version of
A reboot is the solution if:
Sometimes the service fails to launch due to permission restrictions. You can force-start it using an elevated PowerShell prompt. If you share with third parties, their policies apply
If you have installed, it may conflict with the VBoxUsbMon driver used by usbipd-win. Check if VirtualBox is running and try closing it.
usbipd-win is a Windows software that implements the USB/IP protocol, essentially allowing you to share locally connected USB devices—like Arduino boards, smart card readers, or USB drives—with other machines or virtual environments, including . It's a critical bridge for developers who need to flash an Arduino, use a debugger, or access a storage device from their Linux subsystem. Open a fresh terminal window (it does not
If Start-Service succeeds, the warning should disappear. If it fails or the service immediately stops again, continue to the troubleshooting steps.
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:VirtualMachinePlatform /all /norestart dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux /all /norestart Use code with caution.
: You can try stopping and restarting the specific drivers manually: sc stop usbipd sc stop VBoxUSBMon sc start VBoxUSBMon sc start usbipd 3. Reinstall via WinGet