QLogic Network Adapter VBD (b06bdrv) Service Defaults in Windows 11

Default Settings

Startup type: Manual
Display name:QLogic Network Adapter VBD
Service name:b06bdrv
Service type:kernel
Error control:normal
Group:System Bus Extender
Path:%SystemRoot%\System32\drivers\bxvbda.sys
Registry key:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\b06bdrv

Default Behavior

QLogic Network Adapter VBD is a kernel driver. In Windows 11 it starts only if the user, an application or another service starts it. If QLogic Network Adapter VBD fails to start, the failure details will be recorded into Event Log. Then Windows 11 should boot up and notify the user about the b06bdrv service startup failure.

Restore Default Startup Configuration of QLogic Network Adapter VBD

1. Run the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Copy the command below, paste it into the command window and press ENTER:

sc config b06bdrv start= demand

3. Close the command window and restart the computer.

The b06bdrv service is using the bxvbda.sys file that is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers directory. If the file is removed or corrupted, read this article to restore its original version from Windows 11 installation media.