Windows Perception Service - Windows 11 Service
Enables spatial perception, spatial input, and holographic rendering.
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 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Perception Service |
| Service name: | spectrum |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\spectrum.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | NT AUTHORITY\LocalService |
Default Behavior
The Windows Perception Service is running as NT AUTHORITY\LocalService in its own process of spectrum.exe. It doesn't share its process with other services. If Windows Perception Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the spectrum service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Perception Service is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Windows Perception Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsPerceptionServiceWindows11.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 spectrum.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.