Downloaded Maps Manager - Windows 11 Service
Windows service for application access to downloaded maps. This service is started on-demand by application accessing downloaded maps. Disabling this service will prevent apps from accessing maps.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 22H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 23H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| 24H2 | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Downloaded Maps Manager |
| Service name: | MapsBroker |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\moshost.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | NetworkService |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Downloaded Maps Manager service is running as NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService in its own process of svchost.exe. No other services run in the same process. If Downloaded Maps Manager fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the MapsBroker service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Downloaded Maps Manager is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Downloaded Maps Manager
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreDownloadedMapsManagerWindows11.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 moshost.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.