Microsoft Edge Update Service (edgeupdatem) (edgeupdatem)
Registry Name:
edgeupdatem
Display Name:
Microsoft Edge Update Service (edgeupdatem)
Description:
Keeps your Microsoft software up to date. If this service is disabled or stopped, your Microsoft software will not be kept up to date, meaning security vulnerabilities that may arise cannot be fixed and features may not work. This service uninstalls itself when there is no Microsoft software using it.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status:
Stopped
Default Startup Type:
Manual (Delayed Start, Trigger Start)
Image Path:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeUpdate\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe" /medsvc
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 Microsoft Edge Update Service is responsible for keeping the Microsoft Edge web browser up to date. It checks for new updates regularly and downloads and installs them automatically. It is recommended that you keep the service enabled because it helps keep your Microsoft Edge browser secure and up-to-date.