What is Virtual Disk Service Windows 10?

Posted in  windows | 2022-03-20

About VDS

Virtual Disk Service is a Microsoft Windows service that performs query and configuration operations at the request of end users, scripts, and applications. Provides an API to the existing volume and disk management features in Windows.

Should the Virtual Disk Service be Running?

In normal configuration, the VDS service in Windows is configured to start manually (Startup type – Manual). It means that it should be run if necessary if other apps access it. However, in our case it doesn't happen on some reason. Windows could not start the Virtual Disk service on Local Computer.

Can I Disable Virtual Disk Service?

type Start + R and run services. msc from the popup window . Scroll down until you find the Disk Defragmenter service in the list. Its startup type should be Disabled .

Can I Restart Virtual Disk Service?

Type services.
In the Services Window, look for Virtual Disk service and Stop it. Restart the computer and Start the Virtual Disk service and set it to Automatic. Restart the computer and it check if it works.

How do I Fix Stuck at Virtual Disk Service?

Check External Storage Devices. If you are stuck in Disk Management connecting to Virtual Disk Service, you can first remove or eject external storage devices one by one to identify the problematic device. Some users repair Disk Management by removing external storage devices.

Virtual Disk Service

The Virtual Disk Service (VDS) manages a wide range of storage configurations, from single-disk desktops to external storage arrays. The service exposes an application programming interface (API application programming interface (API Google APIs are application programming interfaces (APIs) developed by Google which allow communication with Google Services and their integration to other services. Third-party apps can use these APIs to take advantage of or extend the functionality of the existing services. https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Google_APIs Google APIs - Wikipedia ).

Is Virtual Disk Service Necessary?

VDS simplifies storage management because storage applications no longer need to take into account the specific hardware being targeted. Because of VDS, you no longer need to use a different storage application to manage each different storage device.

What is Virtual Disk Service Used For?

Virtual Disk Service is a Microsoft Windows service that performs query and configuration operations at the request of end users, scripts, and applications.

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