Background Tasks Infrastructure Service (BrokerInfrastructure)
Registry Name
BrokerInfrastructureDisplay Name
Background Tasks Infrastructure ServiceDescription
Windows infrastructure service that controls which background tasks can run on the system.For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status
RunningDefault Startup Type
AutomaticImage Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k DcomLaunch -pDLL File Path
C:\WINDOWS\System32\psmsrv.dllDependencies
The service depends on the following system components to function properly: System components that depend on this service to function properly:Log On As
LocalSystemAdditional Information
The Background Tasks Infrastructure Service is a Windows system service that coordinates the execution of background work for WinRT applications, such as those downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
This service is essential for the proper functioning of many WinRT applications, such as Mail, Calendar, Photos, etc. If this service is stopped or disabled, some of these apps may not work correctly or at all.