Microsoft App-V Client - Windows 10 Service
Manages App-V users and virtual applications.
This service also exists in Windows 11.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1511 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 1607 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 1703 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 1709 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 1803 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 1809 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 1903 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 1909 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 2004 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 20H2 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 21H1 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 21H2 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 22H2 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Microsoft App-V Client |
| Service name: | AppVClient |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\AppVClient.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Microsoft App-V Client service is running as LocalSystem in its own process of AppVClient.exe. It doesn't share its process with other services. If Microsoft App-V Client fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AppVClient service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Microsoft App-V Client is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Microsoft App-V Client
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftAppVClientWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the AppVClient.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.