Windows 10: OpenSSH SHH server service doesn't start on Windows 11 computer

I use my Windows 11 computer to connect to other computers in my home network using SSH. Recently, I noticed that SSH stopped working from those computers to my Windows computer, although I can still connect from my computer to the others. I discovered that the OpenSSH Server service on my Windows computer does not start. Each time I attempt to start it, I receive the error message: "Windows could not start the OpenSSH SSH Server service on the local machine. Error 1067" Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?

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OpenSSH server not starting in Windows 11

I have installed and enabled, in principle, the OpenSSH server, according to the instructions that I read in several places (for ex. here: How to Enable and Configure SSH Server on Windows with OpenSSH | Windows OS Hub ).

When I try to start the server with

Start-Service sshd

I get 10 times

"AVISO: Aguardando que o serviço 'OpenSSH SSH Server (sshd)' seja iniciado..."

(Warning: waiting for the OpenSSH SSH Server to be started)

and then an error without a helpful error message:

+ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

+ CategoryInfo : OpenError: (System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController:ServiceController) [Start-Service],

ServiceCommandException

+ FullyQualifiedErrorId : StartServiceFailed,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.StartServiceCommand

When I check the service (that should be started automatically) with compmgmt.msc, the service seems to be switching between 'starting' and 'stopped' forever. I have changed the sshd__config file using

 

Having trouble getting the built-in OpenSSH server to work

Goal: I'm trying to set up the Windows built-in OpenSSH server (version 0.0.1.0, as I recall that being the latest one) in order to use my desktop PC remotely should I have the need for raw performance when on the road through a Windows
10 laptop.

Problem: Despite following
the official guide to the letter, when I try to run "Start-Service sshd" in PowerShell I get this error:

Code:

    Start-Service : Service 'OpenSSH SSH Server (sshd)' cannot be started due to the following error: Palvelun sshd avaamin    en tietokoneessa . epäonnistui.    At line:1 char:1    + Start-Service sshd    + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~        + CategoryInfo          : OpenError: (System.ServiceProcess.ServiceController:ServiceController) [Start-Service],       ServiceCommandException        + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CouldNotStartService,Microsoft.PowerShell.Commands.StartServiceCommand

If I run the executable without "Start-Service", however, it runs and seemingly waits for connections, but according to the Services tab in Task Manager it's not actually doing anything at all, nor is there an SSH user account associated
with it.

What I've tried:

• Restarting Windows (after every installation)
• Uninstalling and re-installing both the server and the client (both from PowerShell and through the Settings application)
• Switched to local account instead of a Microsoft account (suggested on a forum thread, tried the previous steps again)
• Using an elevated PowerShell instance with admin rights

System information:

• Windows 10 Home, version 1809, build 17763.379
• Hardware configuration:
  • CPU: i9-9900k @ 4.9GHz
  • RAM: 32GB 3200MHz DDR4
  • GPU: Asus ROG Strix GTX 1080
  • Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z390-A, BIOS version 0805

Let me know if other information is required.

 

OpenSSH server not starting in Windows 11

Hi PeterCl(2),

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble starting the OpenSSH server on Windows 11.

Unfortunately, the OpenSSH server issue is not supported on the Microsoft Answers forum. It is more suitable for publishing on Microsoft Learn (English only), you can click on "Ask a question", there are experts who can provide more professional solutions in that place.



Here is a link: Windows 11 - Microsoft Q&A to the forum where you can raise specific scenarios and share your idea to help solve the problem.



I won't be able to help you, but I'll leave that question open in case one of our amazing volunteers has ideas for you.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist