GameDVR and Broadcast User Service (BcastDVRUserService)
Registry Name:
BcastDVRUserService
Display Name:
GameDVR and Broadcast User Service
Description:
This user service is used for Game Recordings and Live Broadcasts.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual
Image Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k BcastDVRUserService
DLL File Path:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\BcastDVRUserService.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:
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.