Microsoft Edge Elevation Service (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService) (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
MicrosoftEdgeElevationService
Display Name:
Microsoft Edge Elevation Service (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService)
Description:
Keeps Microsoft Edge up to update. If this service is disabled, the application will not be kept up to date.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\100.0.1185.36\elevation_service.exe"
Dependencies:
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:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
The MicrosoftEdgeElevationService service is used to allow Microsoft Edge to perform administrative actions, such as installing updates and accessing protected files.
If the MicrosoftEdgeElevationService service is stopped, Microsoft Edge will not be able to perform these administrative actions. This could prevent Microsoft Edge from installing updates, accessing protected files, or running certain extensions. In general, it is not recommended to stop or disable the MicrosoftEdgeElevationService service.
Windows Service Startup Type:
In Microsoft Windows, Windows services can be configured with different startup types that determine how and when they are started:
- Automatic: The service starts automatically when Windows boots.
- Automatic (Delayed Start): The service starts automatically after the system has finished booting and initial services have started, helping improve startup performance.
- Manual: The service does not start automatically. It must be started by a user or another process when needed.
- Manual (Trigger Start): The service starts manually or in response to specific system events (triggers), such as device insertion or network changes.
- Disabled: The service is prevented from starting, even if required by the system or an application.