PrintWorkflow (PrintWorkflowUserSvc) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
PrintWorkflowUserSvc
Display Name:
PrintWorkflow
Description:
Provides support for Print Workflow applications. If you turn off this service, you may not be able to print successfully.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual (Trigger Start)
Learn more about the different startup types of Windows services in Microsoft Windows.
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k PrintWorkflow
svchost.exe is a system process that hosts and manages Windows services running from DLL files rather than standalone executable files, allowing Windows to modularize and efficiently manage background tasks.
svchost.exe loads and runs Windows services, such as networking, Windows Update, audio, and many others. Multiple instances of svchost.exe can run simultaneously, each hosting different services. This helps with stability and security—if one service fails, it doesn't crash all services.
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\PrintWorkflowService.dll
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:
PrintWorkflowUserSvc service provides support for Print Workflow applications which are apps that can customize the printing workflow experience by altering the print ticket and the print content. For example, an app can add watermarks, crop margins, or apply filters to the print content before sending it to the printer.
PrintWorkflowUserSvc service is a Per-user service that is created when a user signs in and is stopped and deleted when the user signs out.
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.