SOVLED! Connected Devices Platform User Service

Usually, Connected Devices Platform User Service maintains a low profile and requires little attention from Windows users but bugs could mess it up on occasions. If you notice Connected Devices Platform User Service going haywire, restart is the best solution. Aside from that, you could apply changes to the Registry, make use of Command Prompt, check for Windows updates, etc.

A List Of Suspects

All in all, services on Windows could run into trouble every now and then. Regarding Connected Devices Platform User Service, you should take into these possibilities:

• Bugs.
• Connected Devices Platform User Service issues.
• Outdated Windows.

What Must Be Done

Solution 1: Restart 

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Services and press Enter
• Step 2: In Services, locate Connected Devices Platform User Service, right-click it and pick Restart.
• Step 3: Allow the process to go all the way then see how things turn out.

Note: If the issue persists, proceed to change Startup type of Connected Devices Platform User Service to Automatic, select Apply, choose OK and restart your computer. Also, it won’t hurt to check out services that Connected Devices Platform User Service needs to run. You should be able to see the name of such service in Dependencies tab of  Connected Devices Platform User Service. Feel free to tweak the Service status, Startup type and other aspects of the services if necessary. 

Solution 2: Change Registry Using Registry Editor

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type Regedit and press Enter to open Registry Editor.
• Step 2: Select File then choose Export to create a backup of the Registry. In the case that you mess up somewhere and ruin Windows, the backup is going to let you receive your PC.
• Step 3: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\AllCommandCurrent\Services\CDPUserSvc
• Step 4: Right-click Start, pick Modify, change its value from 2 to 4 then hit OK.
• Step 5: Restart your computer, change the Start value back to 2 using Registry Editor and restart your computer. 

Solution 3: Make Use Of Command Prompt 

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type cmd and hit Run as administrator. 
• Step 2: In  Command Prompt (Admin), run these commands
  • sc config CDPUserSvc start= auto
  • sc start CDPUserSvc 
• Step 3: After you finish, restart your computer.

Solution 4: Check For Windows Updates 

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Update & Security then choose Check for updates in Windows Update.
• Step 2: If an update for Windows is available, download and install it.
• Step 3: Once the update wraps up, restart your computer.

You recently updated Windows? Then it’s highly likely that the new Windows update is the root of the problem and you should uninstall it.

• Step 1: Open Settings, click Update & Security then pick View update history in Windows Update. 
• Step 2: Hit Uninstall updates, right-click the latest update and pick Uninstall.
• Step 3: As soon as uninstallation concludes, restart your computer. 

FAQs

What Is The Purpose Of Connected Devices Platform User Service?

In essence, Connected Devices Platform User Service allows devices to connect and share information. The service is designed to help users connect their devices such as PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets to the Internet as well as each other. 

Do I Need Connected Devices Platform User Service?

Connected Devices Platform User Service plays a key role in the communication between Windows computers and other devices in the vicinity. If you don’t need to move information between devices, feel free to disable Connected Devices Platform User Service. However, with Connected Devices Platform User Service being disabled, there is no way for your computer to connect to devices. Fr most of the time, it’s a good idea to leave the service alone. 

Is It Possible To Delete Connected Devices Platform User Service?

Connected Devices Platform User Service cannot be deleted but you may disable it in time of need via Services.