Microsoft App-V Client - Windows 11 Service
Manages App-V users and virtual applications.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 22H2 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 23H2 | not exists | Disabled | Disabled | Disabled |
| 24H2 | 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 11 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 for Microsoft App-V Client
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMicrosoftAppVClientWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. 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 11 installation media.