Error codes

Windows error 1053

ERROR_SERVICE_DID_NOT_RESPOND

What it means

Windows asked a service to start or stop and the service did not answer in time.

Common causes

• The service is stuck or crashing
• A dependency is missing
• The service executable is damaged

How to fix it

1. Open services.msc and start the service manually to read the error.
2. Check Event Viewer > Windows Logs > System for the service crash.
3. Use a clean boot: in msconfig open Services, tick "Hide all Microsoft services", disable the rest, restart and turn them back on in groups.
4. Run sc qc <service> to see its dependencies and start them first.
5. Reinstall the program that owns the service, or run sfc /scannow for a Windows service.