Spot Verifier - Windows 11 Service
Verifies potential file system corruptions.
This service also exists in Windows 10 and 8.
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: | Spot Verifier |
| Service name: | svsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\svsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
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Default Behavior
The Spot Verifier service is running as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Spot Verifier fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the svsvc service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type for Spot Verifier
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSpotVerifierWindows11.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 svsvc.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.