Microsoft Edge Elevation Service (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService) (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService)
Registry Name:
MicrosoftEdgeElevationService
Display Name:
Microsoft Edge Elevation Service (MicrosoftEdgeElevationService)
Description:
Keeps Microsoft Edge up to update. If this service is disabled, the application will not be kept up to date.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual
Image Path:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\100.0.1185.36\elevation_service.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:
LocalSystem
Additional Information:
The MicrosoftEdgeElevationService service is used to allow Microsoft Edge to perform administrative actions, such as installing updates and accessing protected files.
If the MicrosoftEdgeElevationService service is stopped, Microsoft Edge will not be able to perform these administrative actions. This could prevent Microsoft Edge from installing updates, accessing protected files, or running certain extensions. In general, it is not recommended to stop or disable the MicrosoftEdgeElevationService service.