Error 1053 The Service did not respond to the Start or Control request in a timely fashion - FIX
2Error 1053 in Windows is a common error that typically occurs when a service fails to start within the expected time frame. The full error message usually reads, “The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.” This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when starting or stopping a Windows service, and it can be caused by several factors. Here are the main causes of Error 1053:
1. Service Timeout Settings:
Insufficient Timeout Period: Windows services are expected to start within a certain amount of time. If the service takes longer than the default timeout period (usually 30 seconds), Windows will throw Error 1053. This can happen if the service is waiting for a resource that is slow to respond or if it has a lot of initialization tasks.
2. Corrupted or Outdated Service Files:
Corrupt Service Files: If the service's executable or any of its dependencies are corrupted, the service might fail to start within the expected time, leading to this error.
Outdated Service Software: If the service or its dependencies are outdated or incompatible with the current version of Windows, it may fail to start properly, resulting in Error 1053.
How to Fix Error 1053:
Increase the Service Timeout:
You can increase the service timeout period in the Windows Registry:
Open Regedit.
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control.
Right-click on the Control folder and select New - DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Name it ServicesPipeTimeout.
Set its value to a higher number (e.g., 30000 for 30 seconds or 60000 for 60 seconds).
Restart your computer.
Update or Reinstall the Service:
If the service is outdated or corrupt, try updating it or reinstalling it. This might involve downloading a new version of the service or using the Windows Installer to repair it.
Check for Windows Updates:
Ensure your system is up to date by checking for and installing any pending Windows updates.
Verify and Repair System Files:
Run sfc /scannow in an elevated Command Prompt to check for and repair any corrupted system files.
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Solution 1
01:14 Solution 2
02:12 Outro