GameDVR and Broadcast User Service (BcastDVRUserService)
Registry Name
BcastDVRUserServiceDisplay Name
GameDVR and Broadcast User ServiceDescription
This user service is used for Game Recordings and Live Broadcasts.For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status
StoppedDefault Startup Type
ManualImage Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k BcastDVRUserServiceDLL File Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\BcastDVRUserService.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
LocalSystemAdditional Information
BcastDVRUserService service is part of the Game DVR feature that allows you to record and broadcast your PC gameplay through the Xbox app. The BcastDVRUserService is responsible for running the Broadcast DVR server (bcastdvr.exe) process, which does the actual work of capturing and streaming the gameplay.
The service is enabled by default on Windows 10/11, but you can disable it if you don't use the Game DVR feature or if it causes high CPU or disk usage.