Windows Update Medic Service - Windows 11 Service
Enables remediation and protection of Windows Update components.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 23H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 24H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Update Medic Service |
| Service name: | WaaSMedicSvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k wusvcs -p |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\WaaSMedicSvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Windows Update Medic Service is running as LocalSystem in a shared process of svchost.exe. Other services might run in the same process. If Windows Update Medic Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the WaaSMedicSvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Update Medic Service is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Windows Update Medic Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsUpdateMedicServiceWindows11.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 WaaSMedicSvc.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.