Windows 10: What is Appraiser

Hello Since 2/02/2025 a folder named as Appraiser appeared in my 11 computer all of a sudden. Is that a malware? Should I be concerned ?

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Accidentally deleted Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser

Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you.

If you have accidentally deleted the Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser task from the Task Scheduler on your Windows 10 PC, you can restore it by following these steps:

The Compatibility Appraiser is part of the Windows Update process, so reinstalling the relevant update might help restore the task.

1. Download and Install the Latest Windows Update:
   
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
     
   • Click on Check for updates and install any available updates.
     
2. Manually Install the Update:
   
   • If the above method doesn't work, you can manually download and install the update that includes the Compatibility Appraiser. For Windows 10, this is often included in the KB3035583 update.
     
   • Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog and search for KB3035583.
     
   • Download and install the update.
     

If reinstalling the update does not restore the task, you can manually recreate it in the Task Scheduler.

1. Open Task Scheduler:
   
   • Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.
     
2. Create a New Task:
   
   • In the Task Scheduler, click on Create Task in the right-hand Actions pane.
     
3. Configure the Task:
   
   • General Tab:
     
     • Name: Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser
       
     • Description: Runs the Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser to check for compatibility issues.
       
     • Select Run whether user is logged on or not.
       
     • Check Run with highest privileges.
       
   • Triggers Tab:
     
     • Click New and set the trigger to run at a specific time or interval (e.g., daily at 3:00 AM).
       
   • Actions Tab:
     
     • Click New and set the action to Start a program.
       
     • Program/script: schtasks.exe
       
     • Add arguments: /Run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"
       
   • Conditions Tab:
     
     • Configure any conditions as needed (e.g., only run if the computer is idle).
       
   • Settings Tab:
     
     • Ensure Allow task to be run on demand is checked.
       
     • Configure other settings as needed.
       

After creating the task, you can manually run it to ensure it works correctly.

1. Run the Task:
   
   • In Task Scheduler, find the Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser task.
     
   • Right-click on it and select Run.
     
2. Check the Results:
   
   • Wait for the task to complete and check if it generates a compatibility report.
     
   • You can also check the Task Scheduler history to see if the task ran successfully.
     

• For more detailed instructions on running the Compatibility Appraiser, you can refer to the TNN Support guide.
  

Please do let me know if the method I suggested works for you or if you need further assistance.

 

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If everyone is in agreement with the Suggestions above.... I thank everyone who has helped out. And I will be putting the appraisal to good use tomorrow.


Thanks again.

 

Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser will not start manually

Hello,



I hope I am posting in the correct forum. Let me know if I should post in a different windows7 forum or the windows10 forum.



I have Windows 7 PRO (64bit) and cannot find a way to make an update to the Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser.



What I have done:

Downloaded and installed KB3035583. I have the windows (flag /) icon in my task tray and successfully ran the Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser. A report was generated on 5/26/2016 saying my PC (a desktop) was compatible and there was one
software program that needed to be removed.



The software program is an “ older” copy of Acronis Home backup. I updated the Acronis program to a new Windows 10 version, and verified the new version works and makes backups.



I want to re-run the Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser to verify my PC is now fully 100% compatible.
I have been unable to find a way to manually run Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser.



When I open the Windows 10 task tray icon I appear to be stuck at the completion of the last run (report dated 5/26/2016) with no way to request and update.



I did a Google search on how to manually start Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser.

Two pages listed the following elevated command prompt to manually start Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser.



Open an elevated command prompt window, type the following command, and hit Enter:

schtasks.exe /Run /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser"



I sent the first command and waited about an hour and a half and then checked for an updated report in the
Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser. There appeared to no change, text of report is the same; Acronis software still flagged as a problem and the report was still dated 5/26/2016.



I sent the second, identical command. It has now been over 4 hours and a check of the Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser report shows no change.
Text of report is the same; Acronis software still flagged as a problem and the report was still dated 5/26/2016.



What am I doing wrong? I need to have a current dated report showing the compatibility is 100%, OR a list of non-compatible items
so I can make changes or remove. Is there a way to manually start the Windows 10 Compatibility Appraiser and generate a current dated report?



I looked at the Task Scheduler and as far as I could tell the task scheduler , under Setup, gwx is supposed to run at log on.
It may be running, but not generating an updated report. I am not familiar with the Task Scheduler, so my interpretation is probably not correct.



Suggestions and tips greatly appreciated,



krazykat