Microsoft Update Health Service (uhssvc)
Registry Name
uhssvcDisplay Name
Microsoft Update Health ServiceDescription
Maintains the health of the Windows Update process.For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status
StoppedDefault Startup Type
AutomaticImage Path
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Update Health Tools\uhssvc.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
LocalSystemAdditional Information
uhssvc is a Windows service that is responsible for checking and installing updates for Windows devices. It also helps to fix any issues that might prevent the updates from being installed properly. It is part of the update KB4023057 that was released to improve the Windows update process.