AppvVfs - Windows 11 Service
Microsoft App-V VFS 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: | AppvVfs |
| Service name: | AppvVfs |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\AppvVfs.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | FSFilter Activity Monitor |
Default Behavior
The AppvVfs service is a file system driver. If AppvVfs fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AppvVfs service has failed to start.
Dependencies
AppvVfs is unable to start, if at least one of the following services is stopped or disabled:
If AppvVfs is stopped, the Microsoft App-V Client service fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type for AppvVfs
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreAppvVfsWindows11.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 AppvVfs.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.