The service is designed to start automatically, but you can force it to run via the app: Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Look for USBIP Device Host in the list. Right-click it and select Start . If it’s already running, try Restart . Pro Tip: Ensure the "Startup type" is set to Automatic . 2. Reinstall Using Winget (Recommended Fix)
Does the sc.exe query usbipd command return a or simply say the service is "Stopped"? The service is designed to start automatically, but
Ensure your WSL distribution is updated. In PowerShell, run wsl --update to make sure the kernel supports USB binding. If you're still seeing the warning, let me know: Which are you using (Ubuntu, Debian, etc.)? Did you recently update Windows ? Does the service stop immediately after you start it? If it’s already running, try Restart
Check the status:
Before you follow the prompt to reboot, try starting the service manually via the Windows Services Manager. This is often more effective than a restart. Press Win + R , type , and hit Enter. Scroll down until you find USBIPD Device Host . Reinstall Using Winget (Recommended Fix) Does the sc
With the steps outlined in this article, you can confidently resolve the "service not running" error and fully leverage USB device sharing between Windows and WSL 2.
