Application Management - Windows XP Service
Provides software installation services such as Assign, Publish, and Remove.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Application Management |
| Service name: | AppMgmt |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\System32\appmgmts.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Application Management service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Application Management fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the AppMgmt service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of Application Management
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreApplicationManagementWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the appmgmts.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\System32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.