AppvStrm - Windows 11 Service
Microsoft App-V Streaming Mini-Filter Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | not exists | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | not exists | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | not exists | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | not exists | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | AppvStrm |
| Service name: | AppvStrm |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\AppvStrm.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter HSM |
Default Behavior
The AppvStrm service is a file system driver. If AppvStrm fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AppvStrm service has failed to start.
Dependencies
AppvStrm is unable to start, if the FltMgr service is stopped or disabled.
If AppvStrm is stopped, the Microsoft App-V Client service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for AppvStrm
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAppvStrmWindows11.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 AppvStrm.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.