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UXDService: What Is It & How to Fix Its Errors
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Hundreds ofservicesand processes run on the PC, some built-in while others from third-party programs and drivers. And ideally, they shouldn’t lead to problems, especiallyshutdown issues. But that’s not always the case, and many reported thatuxdserviceis preventing shutdown.
Here, when users try to shut down the computer, a popup appears telling them theUXDServicerunning in the background needs to be closed first. And while Windows does that automatically, it takes some time. So, let’s find out how you can get things up and running.
What is UXDService Windows 10?
TheUXDServiceis linked to the NVIDIA graphics drivers, and users with the NVIDIA adapter installed would have it on the PC. As per available information, the process poses no harm and is completely safe to run, but the resulting shutdown issues are a cause of concern.
Here are a few reasons users get theUXDServiceerror in Windows:
How do I fix UXDService errors?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
If none work, move to the fixes listed next.
1. Repair the corrupt system files
When faced with theUXDServiceapp error, your primary approach should be torepair the corrupt system files. For this, it’s best torun the DISM tooland SFC scan to get things up and running.
2. Update the graphics driver
Often, it’s anoutdated driverthat triggers issues leading toUXDServicepreventing shutdown. And in this case, an ideal approach should be toupdate the graphics driver. If a better version can’t be found locally, you can alwaysmanually install the latest driverfromNVIDIA’s website.
Besides manually installing your driver versions, you can use dedicated software like Outbyte Driver Updater to automatically get the latest updates for your outdated or missing drivers.
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3. Roll-back graphics driver update
For many users getting theUXDServiceerror shutdown, it was a bug in the latest NVIDIA driver that led to the issue. So,roll back to the previous driver version, thendisable automatic updates, and wait for a new version with a patch to be released.
4. Disable fast startup
Some users also found Fast Startup, a built-in feature to turn on the PC faster a shutdown, being responsible forUXDServicepreventing shutdown in Windows 10, and disabling it did the trick.
5. Perform a system restore
That’s it! After the system restore, theUXDServiceshutdown error should be fixed for good in case a recent system change causes it. And the best part, you don’t lose any files in the process, though some recent apps might be removed.
Before you leave, check how toset up a shutdown timerandcreate a shutdown keyin Windows.
For any queries or to share which solution worked for you, drop a comment below.
More about the topics:nvidia,Shutdown issues
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
