Xbox Live Auth Manager (XblAuthManager) startup type, default configuration, and information
Registry Name:
XblAuthManager
Display Name:
Xbox Live Auth Manager
Description:
Provides authentication and authorization services for interacting with Xbox Live. If this service is stopped, some applications may not operate correctly.
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:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs -p
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\XblAuthManager.dll
Dependencies:
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
Log On As:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
The Xbox Live Auth Manager (XblAuthManager) is a Windows service that handles authentication and authorization for Xbox Live services, including gaming, social features, and cloud saves. It ensures secure sign-ins, verifies user credentials, and manages token-based access for Xbox Live-integrated games and apps, such as the Xbox app or Game Pass titles.
This service runs in the background and is essential for seamless access to Xbox Live features on Windows. Disabling it may cause issues with game logins, multiplayer connectivity, or syncing achievements. While most PC gamers should leave it enabled, those who don’t use Xbox services can disable it to save minimal system resources. It typically activates only when needed and has negligible impact on performance.
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.