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GameDVR and Broadcast User Service - Windows 11 Service

This user service is used for Game Recordings and Live Broadcasts.

This service also exists in Windows 10.

Startup Type

Windows 11 version Home Pro Education Enterprise
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Default Properties

Display name:GameDVR and Broadcast User Service
Service name:BcastDVRUserService
Type:user share process template
Path:%WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k BcastDVRUserService
File:%WinDir%\System32\BcastDVRUserService.dll
Error control:normal
Object:LocalSystem
Privileges:
  • SeImpersonatePrivilege

Default Behavior

If GameDVR and Broadcast User Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the BcastDVRUserService service has failed to start.

Dependencies

GameDVR and Broadcast User Service is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.

Restore Default Startup Type for GameDVR and Broadcast User Service

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreGameDVRandBroadcastUserServiceWindows11.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 BcastDVRUserService.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.

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