"Windows All-User Install Agent - svchost.exe" Service on Windows 8

Q

What is "Windows All-User Install Agent" in my Windows 8 service list? And how is "Windows All-User Install Agent" service related to svchost.exe?

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A

"Windows All-User Install Agent" is a Windows 8 service that Installs AppX Packages for all authorized users. "Windows All-User Install Agent" service is provided by svchost.exe program file.

Detailed information on "Windows All-User Install Agent" service:

Service name: AllUserInstallAgent
Display name: Windows All-User Install Agent
Execution command: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted
Dependencies: {RPCSS}

"Windows All-User Install Agent" service is provided by a program called: svchost.exe:

Name: svchost.exe
Location: C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe
Description: Host Process for Windows Services
File version: 6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
Size: 29696 bytes
Modified: 9/20/2012 6:33:52 AM UTC

Disabling "Windows All-User Install Agent" service may cause issues when running Windows 8 system.

 

"svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted" Services on Windows 8

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