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Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service - Windows 11 Service

Enables Mixed Reality OpenXR runtime functionality.

This service exists in Windows 11 only.

Startup Type

Windows 11 version Home Pro Education Enterprise
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Default Properties

Display name:Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service
Service name:MixedRealityOpenXRSvc
Type:share
Path:%WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p
File:%WinDir%\System32\MixedRealityRuntime.dll
Error control:normal
Object:LocalSystem
Privileges:
  • SeImpersonatePrivilege

Default Behavior

The Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service is running as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the MixedRealityOpenXRSvc service has failed to start.

Dependencies

Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.

Restore Default Startup Type for Windows Mixed Reality OpenXR Service

Automated Restore

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

2. Save the RestoreWindowsMixedRealityOpenXRServiceWindows11.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 MixedRealityRuntime.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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