Set Virtual Disk Service (VDS) to Manual or Automatic Mode
Manually or automatically setting the Virtual Disk Service (VDS) can resolve issues that prevent it from starting. This proactive step ensures VDS remains active when necessary, facilitating a seamless disk management experience.
Step 1: To launch the Run dialog box, press Win+R.
Step 2: Type āservices. mscā and hit Enter.
Step 3: Scroll down to āVirtual Diskā.
Step 4: Right-click it and choose āPropertiesā.
Step 5: In the Startup type dropdown, select Automatic or Manual.
Step 6: Click Apply and then OK.
Fix: Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service
Disk Management is a Windows utility that allows users to manage hard drives and partitions. However, some users may encounter the āDisk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Serviceā error, which prevents them from accessing and performing operations.
In this article, Weāll show how you can fix disk management could not start virtual disk service errors.
Table of Content
- How to Fix: Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service
- 1. Set Virtual Disk Service (VDS) to Manual or Automatic Mode
- 2. Make sure that the Virtual Disk is running
- 3. Run System File Checker
- 4. Run DISM Command
- 5. Disable Microsoft Defender Temporarily
- 6. Allow Remote Volume Management in Windows Firewall