thunderboltservice.exe - Analyze and How to Fix Errors
β β β β β Verified File (27.08.2026)β οΈ Important Notice: Discover the powerful Thunderbolt Service utility to enhance system performance and manage Thunderbolt devices efficiently. Manually replacing system libraries can brick future Windows updates or cause critical system failures.
| Architecture: | 64-bit (x64) | Compatible with only 64-bit Windows |
| Creation date | 01.12.2024 10:22:35 | |
| File version | 1.41.1423.0 | |
| Antivirus scan | β Clean | No viruses detected. |
| Digital signature | β Have signed | File have signature, it is original file. |
| Hash Integrity | β MD5: Verified | File Hash protection is missing. |
| File size | 162.2 kb. | 166120 bytes. |
Hashes:
MD5: 3e01758624f50e4f87feb6569cd34474 βSHA-1: f34f2c07298b4189080cd8bc0619ee38071c7915
SHA-256: 40e3c01dea401565448a85deb54b46eca2868895511031bbc7587dfb6e681275
SHA-512: 23977b46d7d88aeace1e555151ab26e8607a886df87636008a8f303dbf6b5e11cb025935933ac70a2c218be11c5b165e9de3a8febc5c0b975b17f41a529c5b55
Digital file signature thunderboltservice.exe β
Digital signature: signed.
Publisher: Intel Corporation
Issuer: Sectigo Public Code Signing CA R36
Encryption algorithm: SHA256
Time stamp: Dec 1 08:20:01 2024 GMT
Signature status: valid
Publisher: Intel Corporation
Issuer: Sectigo Public Code Signing CA R36
Encryption algorithm: SHA256
Time stamp: Dec 1 08:20:01 2024 GMT
Signature status: valid
β This file is compatible with 64-bit Windows and β will not work on a 32-bit operating system.
How to fix errors thunderboltservice.exe without downloading files.
What is Thunderboltservice.exe?
- Description: A legitimate background process for Intel Thunderbolt technology.
- Function: Manages Thunderbolt ports, external displays, and connected data storage.
- Developer: Intel Corporation (often pre-installed by Asus, HP, Dell, or Lenovo).
Standard File Location
C:\Program Files\Intel\Thunderbolt software\C:\Windows\System32\(in some OEM custom driver setups)
How to Fix Thunderboltservice.exe Errors (No Downloads)
1. Restart the Thunderbolt Service
- Press
Windows Key + R, typeservices.msc, and press Enter. - Scroll down and locate Thunderbolt(TM) Service.
- Right-click it and select Restart.
- Right-click it again, select Properties, and set Startup type to Automatic.
2. Re-register the Service via Command Prompt
- Press
Windows Key, typecmd, right-click it, and select Run as administrator. - Type
sc stop ThunderboltServiceand press Enter. - Type
sc start ThunderboltServiceand press Enter.
3. Run System File Checker (SFC)
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
- Type
sfc /scannowand press Enter. - Wait for the system to scan and repair corrupted Windows files automatically.
4. Disconnect and Reconnect Thunderbolt Devices
- Unplug all external monitors, docks, and hard drives.
- Shut down your computer completely.
- Unplug the power cable for 30 seconds to clear the hardware cache.
- Turn on the PC and reconnect your devices one by one.
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