PrintWorkflow - Windows 11 Service
Provides support for Print Workflow applications. If you turn off this service, you may not be able to print successfully.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | PrintWorkflow |
| Service name: | PrintWorkflowUserSvc |
| Type: | user share process template |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k PrintWorkflow |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\PrintWorkflowService.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
If PrintWorkflow fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the PrintWorkflowUserSvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
PrintWorkflow is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for PrintWorkflow
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestorePrintWorkflowWindows11.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 PrintWorkflowService.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.