If the service is missing entirely:
If you are using usbipd-win for WSL2, ensure your environment is ready: If the service is missing entirely: If you
The message claims a reboot should fix it because a restart typically triggers automatic service startup (if configured correctly). However, rebooting is often an overreaction. If the service is missing entirely: If you
USBIPD requires certain Windows features. Ensure you have: If the service is missing entirely: If you
usbipd --debug
If a process is listening, either stop that process or change the USBIPD port by editing the configuration file at %PROGRAMDATA%\usbipd\usbipd.config (create if missing) and adding: