How to Fix 'Device Association Service Detected an Endpoint Discovery Failure' in Windows 11

Restart & Reconfigure Device Association Service

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Overview

This fix helps restart the part of Windows that connects to other devices like printers, phones, or speakers. Sometimes, these services just get stuck and need a reset.

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Open Services Manager

Press Win + R → Type services.msc → Press Enter

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Restart Key Services

Right-click Device Association Service → Click Restart. Repeat for:• Device Setup Manager• dmwappushservice

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Set Startup to Automatic

Double-click each service → Set to Automatic (Delayed Start) → Click Apply

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Restart Your PC

Apply changes by rebooting

Tip: If services reset, set them to Disabled temporarily → reboot → re-enable

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Update Drivers (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Chipset)

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Overview

Drivers are tiny software pieces that help your computer talk to your hardware—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. This fix updates them to the latest versions.

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Open Device Manager

Press Win + X → Click Device Manager

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Update Network Drivers

Right-click Wi-Fi or Ethernet → Click Update driver → Select Search automatically

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Update Bluetooth & Print Drivers

Repeat for Bluetooth and Print queues

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Update Chipset Drivers

Visit PC/motherboard brand site → Download & install latest chipset package

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Reboot PC

Apply all driver changes

Tip: Right-click & uninstall old/unused adapters to prevent conflicts

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Repair System Files (SFC + DISM)

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This method checks your system for broken or missing files and fixes them automatically.

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Run CMD as Admin

Press Win + S → Type cmd → Right-click → Run as administrator

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Run Commands

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthsfc /scannow

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Restart Your PC

Reboot to finalize repairs

Tip: Always run DISM before SFC for best results

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Turn On Network Discovery Services

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It ensures Windows can “see” other devices on your home network, like speakers, phones, or PCs.

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Launch Services

Press Win + R → Type services.msc

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Locate Required Services

• SSDP Discovery• Function Discovery Resource Publication• UPnP Device Host

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Enable Them

Double-click → Set to Automatic → Click Start → Click Apply

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Reset Network

Win + I → Network & Internet → Advanced network settings → Network reset

Info: These 3 services are essential to fix device visibility on local networks

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Handle Windows 24H2 Conflicts

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Overview

This fix checks for problems caused by the newest Windows update (24H2), which sometimes breaks how devices connect.

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Check for Updates

Win + I → Windows Update → Click Check for updates

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Disable Hypervisor

Win + R → Type optionalfeatures.exe → Uncheck Windows Hypervisor Platform

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Rollback Update

If < 10 days since update: Win + I → System → Recovery → Click Go back

Note: Microsoft often patches such bugs quickly — try updates before rolling back permanently

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How to Fix 'Device Association Service Detected an Endpoint Discovery Failure' in Windows 11

Deepak Yadav

Outdated Drivers

Corrupted System Files

Network Glitches

Restart & Reconfigure Device Association Service