Start-Service usbipd

Check the "Status" column. If it’s blank, right-click it and select .

If you are still experiencing issues after trying these fixes, let me know:

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.

If you prefer a graphical user interface, you can manage the service through the Windows Services management console. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Type services.msc and press .

Before diving into fixes, identify which scenario matches your situation: