Windows 10: Why is calculator running as a service?

I've realized that the calculator app is running as a service and makes me wonder why?Listing processes in Windows 10 shows this:"C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsCalculator_10.2103.8.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\Calculator.exe" -ServerName...Is this a malicious program?

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Windows 10 Calculator app gets always on top and compact mode features

Why not make a suggestion on the Feedback Hub.

I think this is a step in the right direction. I use Calculator daily.

 

calculator again

Hello,



Thank you for posting your query.



Here are some steps that may help:



I request you to remove Calculator by following the below steps:

1. Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
   
2. Click File > Run New Task
3. Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
   
4. Type CMD
5. Type the following 2 commands at the CMD prompt:
   1. powershell
   2. get-appxpackage *Microsoft.WindowsCalculator* | remove-appxpackage
6. Close the CMD window.

Now you can install the Calculator from Windows store or from the below link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/windows-calculator/9wzdncrfhvn5



I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.

 

text services framework not running

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

In order to get clarity and to assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the make and model of your system?
   
2. What is the issue you are facing with the detachable keyboard?
   
3. Are you receiving any error code or error message?
   
4. What are the troubleshooting steps that you have already performed?
   

The Text Services Framework is a COM framework and an API in the Windows operating systems, that supports advanced text input and text processing. Since the Text Services Framework is not running, I would suggest
you to follow the steps below and check if it works for you.

1. Click on Start, type
   cmd, Right-click on it and select Run as administrator. This will open the
   Command Prompt for you.
   
2. Type the following command and press Enter.
   Command: schtasks /Change /TN "Microsoft\Windows\TextServicesFramework\MsCtfMonitor" /Enable
   
3. Next type the following command and press Enter.
   Command: schtasks /Run /TN "Microsoft\Windows\TextServicesFramework\MsCtfMonitor"
   
4. Once both the commands have been executed successfully, please close the Command Prompt.
   
5. Restart the system and check.
   

We await your response.

Aaron Summith

Microsoft Community – Moderator