DEP0001 : Unexpected Error: -1988945906 while deploying Windows UWP app to phone

Question

Exact error:

Severity Code Description Project File Line Suppression State Error DEP0001 : Unexpected Error: -1988945906 TestApp

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Answer 1

For Windows 10 (desktop) users

I faced this problem after I uninstalled Windows 10 SDK. It deleted the IpOverUsbSvc service from the system.

Solution

1. Download the Windows 10 SDK .iso installer

2. Inside it there is Installers folder.

3. Find Windows IP Over USB-x86_en-us.msi. Install it. (Don't worry if there is no setup window, it installs fast and silently).

4. I didn't even have to reboot VS2015, it just worked.

5. Check if the IpOverUsbSvc service is running

   • Open a Powershell prompt and type Get-Service -Name *USB*
   • Or go to the Services window. There you should see the IpOverUsbSvc running.