{"id":150510,"date":"2023-09-29T09:55:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T09:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=150510"},"modified":"2024-06-06T10:24:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T10:24:07","slug":"fix-disk-management-could-not-start-virtual-disk-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-disk-management-could-not-start-virtual-disk-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix \u201cDisk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service\u201d Error on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Disk Management, a Windows built-in utility, allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/partition-hard-drive-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create, shrink, extend, or delete the hard drive partition<\/a>. You can also use this utility to format the drive, initialize it, or check the drive status (Offline\/Online).<\/p><p>However, while trying to access this utility, you may sometimes receive the &lsquo;Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service&rsquo; error. The error prevents you from accessing Disk Management and performing subsequent operations. You may receive this error in other variations, such as,<\/p><p><strong><em>&lsquo;Unable to connect the Virtual Disk Service&rsquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>&lsquo;Virtual Disk service will not start&rsquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>&lsquo;Windows Disk management not starting&rsquo;<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p>The error usually pops up while working in a remote connection environment but is not restricted to it. The error may also occur in the local environment and connection when initializing a new hard drive.<\/p><p>Alternatively, if you try to run the DiskPart utility to format, list, or create a drive partition, you may receive the error- <strong>&lsquo;DiskPart encountered an error starting the COM services.&rsquo;<\/strong> Additionally, while running DiskPart as administrator, the error differs, stating <strong>&lsquo;Virtual Disk Management could not start the Virtual Disk Service (VDS) on &hellip;&rsquo;<\/strong><\/p><p>The primary reasons behind the <strong>&lsquo;Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service&rsquo; <\/strong>error are disabled VDS Service, corrupted system files and Windows images, and blocked access from security programs on the system. Fortunately, the error is fixable.<\/p><p>Read on to learn how to fix Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-virtual-disk-service-error?\"><strong>How to Fix Virtual Disk Service Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Try the following methods to solve the Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service error.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-set-virtual-disk-service-vds-to-manual-or-automatic-mode\"><strong>#1 Set Virtual Disk Service (VDS) to Manual or Automatic Mode<\/strong><\/h3><p>You must first check and ensure whether your Virtual Disk Service is running. If it&rsquo;s disabled, you need to enable and run it. Setting VDS to Manual mode has solved the issue for many users. However, for some, it was the Automatic mode. You can check the VDS Startup type before proceeding and set VDS to Manual or Automatic mode following the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> to open the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box, type <strong>services.msc,<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/types-services.jpg\" alt=\"types services\" class=\"wp-image-150511 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/types-services.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/types-services-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/types-services-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the <strong>Services<\/strong> window, locate <strong>Virtual Disk<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"603\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/locate-Virtual-Disk-in-Services-window.jpg\" alt=\"locate Virtual Disk in Services window\" class=\"wp-image-150512 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/locate-Virtual-Disk-in-Services-window.jpg 603w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/locate-Virtual-Disk-in-Services-window-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/locate-Virtual-Disk-in-Services-window-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, right-click on <strong>Virtual Disk<\/strong> and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/open-virtual-disk-properties.jpg\" alt=\"open virtual disk properties\" class=\"wp-image-150513 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/open-virtual-disk-properties.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/open-virtual-disk-properties-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/open-virtual-disk-properties-150x154.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the following prompt, set the <strong>Startup<\/strong> type to <strong>Manual<\/strong>. <strong>(You can switch to Automatic mode if you receive this error while VDS is in Manual mode.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/set-vds-to-manual.jpg\" alt=\"set vds to manual\" class=\"wp-image-150514 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/set-vds-to-manual.jpg 404w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/set-vds-to-manual-259x300.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/set-vds-to-manual-150x174.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Start<\/strong> under <strong>Service status<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/start-vds-and-click-ok.jpg\" alt=\"start vds and click ok\" class=\"wp-image-150515 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/start-vds-and-click-ok.jpg 402w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/start-vds-and-click-ok-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/start-vds-and-click-ok-150x173.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, close the window and see if it solves the Virtual Disk Service Error.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-run-system-file-checker\"><strong>#2 Run System File Checker<\/strong><\/h3><p>System files are crucial for the operating system to function correctly. Damaged or corrupted system files may also cause the <strong>&lsquo;Disk Management Virtual Disk Service&rsquo;<\/strong> error. You can check the integrity of the system files using the System File Checker (SFC) tool. The tool scans &amp; replaces corrupt &amp; damaged system files with the correct ones. You can read this guide to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-run-sfc-scan-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">run System File Checker (SFC) on Windows.<\/a><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Corrupted system files can sometimes be responsible for system crashes or malfunctioning, eventually risking the device and its data. Ensure that you have a backup of your data to prevent any possible data loss. If there is no backup, keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows data recovery software<\/a> ready to retrieve files quickly.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-run-dism-command\"><strong>#3 Run DISM Command<\/strong><\/h3><p>If SFC doesn&rsquo;t fix the problem, you can try running the DISM command, which repairs and prepares the corrupted or damaged Windows images, including those used for Windows RE, PE, and Setup. It can also service a Virtual Hard Disk (.vhd or .vhdx).<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run Command Prompt as administrator, type the following command, and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/run-dism-restore-health-command.jpg\" alt=\"run dism restore health command\" class=\"wp-image-150516 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/run-dism-restore-health-command.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/run-dism-restore-health-command-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/run-dism-restore-health-command-150x61.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><p>Let the process complete and see if it fixes the error.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-allow-remote-volume-management-through-windows-defender-firewall\"><strong>#4 Allow Remote Volume Management through Windows Defender Firewall<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes, Windows Defender can block remote access to the Disk Management and Virtual Disk, which may result in a Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service error. You must ensure that your security program allows volume access and management on local and remote systems. You can enable remote volume management by following the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> and then go to <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Security &gt; Firewall &amp; network protection.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-Firewall-and-network-protection-2.jpg\" alt=\"select Firewall and network protection 2\" class=\"wp-image-150521 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-Firewall-and-network-protection-2.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-Firewall-and-network-protection-2-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-Firewall-and-network-protection-2-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/select-Firewall-and-network-protection-2-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, click &lsquo;<strong>Allow an app through firewall.&rsquo;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"535\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-an-app-through-firewall.jpg\" alt=\"allow an app through firewall\" class=\"wp-image-150518 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-an-app-through-firewall.jpg 535w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-an-app-through-firewall-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-an-app-through-firewall-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-an-app-through-firewall-150x148.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure><p>After this, you&rsquo;ll reach the Control Panel. You&rsquo;ll see Allowed apps there. Click <strong>Change settings<\/strong> and edit the access to VDS.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-apps-through-firewall-in-control-panel.jpg\" alt=\"allow apps through firewall in control panel\" class=\"wp-image-150519 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-apps-through-firewall-in-control-panel.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-apps-through-firewall-in-control-panel-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/allow-apps-through-firewall-in-control-panel-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Remember<\/strong>: Make changes only on a Private network, not the Public network, as it can make your system vulnerable to many threats and lead to data leak and other threats.<\/p><div class=\"note-alert\">\n        <div class=\"tips_container\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tips-con.png\" class=\"img-fluid apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"tips\">\n            <div class=\"tips_content ml-3 pt-3\">\n                <span class=\"f700 fmont\">Bonus Tip &ndash; <\/span>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/tips-for-preventing-data-theft-on-computer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>how to protect your computer from Data Theft<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div><p>Once done, close the window and see if it fixed the error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fix-the-disk-management-could-not-start-virtual-disk-service-error-for-good!\"><strong>Fix the Disk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service Error for Good!<\/strong><\/h2><p>The methods discussed in this blog may help you sort the Disk Management Virtual Disk Service Error and allow you to manage your drives through Disk Management. Apart from the discussed solutions, you can also check if any third-party security programs running on your system are blocking your access to the VDS services and DISK Management. Try the solutions and let us know in the comment section below which method helped you!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"people-also-ask:\"><strong>People Also Ask:<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disk Management, a Windows built-in utility, allows you to create, shrink, extend,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-disk-management-could-not-start-virtual-disk-service\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fix \u201cDisk Management Could Not Start Virtual Disk Service\u201d Error on 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