Usbipd Warning The Service Is Currently Not Running A Reboot Should Fix That

This warning from usbipd (typically usbipd-win on Windows) means the USB/IP backend service is not active.

If using this for WSL2, ensure your environment meets the minimum requirements: This warning from usbipd (typically usbipd-win on Windows)

• The service wasn’t started after installation.
• A system update or security software stopped it.
• You’re trying to run usbipd bind or usbipd list before the service is running.

• Putting the PC to sleep or hibernating.
• Hot-plugging certain USB devices (especially USB hubs or phones).
• Running usbipd bind or usbipd unbind with incorrect parameters.
• Third-party USB redirection software (e.g., VMware USB arbitrator, VirtualBox USB).

1. [ ] Are you running the terminal as Administrator? (Non-admin will not see the service properly)
2. [ ] Is WSL 2 fully updated? Run wsl --update and wsl --shutdown.
3. [ ] Did you install the correct version (x64 vs ARM64) of usbipd-win?
4. [ ] Is your Windows build 19044 or higher? Check with winver.
5. [ ] Did you ever install an early beta of usbipd? Remove all traces from C:\Program Files\usbipd-win.
6. [ ] Are you running security software (e.g., McAfee, Norton) that blocks new services? Temporarily disable it to test.