Agent Activation Runtime (AarSvc)
Registry Name
AarSvcDisplay Name
Agent Activation RuntimeDescription
Runtime for activating conversational agent applications.For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status
StoppedDefault Startup Type
ManualImage Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k AarSvcGroup -pDLL File Path
C:\WINDOWS\System32\AarSvc.dllDependencies
The service depends on the following system components to function properly: System components that depend on this service to function properly:- None
Log On As
NT Authority\LocalServiceAdditional Information
Agent Activation Runtime (AarSvc) service allows digital assistants such as Cortana to access user data, including contact info, calendars, messages, and other content.
If you are not using any digital assistants, you can disable the Agent Activation Runtime service to free up system resources.