How To Fix Unable to Start a DCOM Server in Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]
17How To Fix Unable to Start a DCOM Server in Windows 11/10 [Tutorial]
Commands Used:
sfc /scannow
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
DCOM stands for Distributed Component Object Model, which allows the users to remotely start a server object and use its implemented methods. Microsoft developed this DCOM over COM for the better use of implementations of interfaces. DCOM is basically platform and language independent and the users can reuse most of the components without the need of compilation again and again. Some of the windows users have reported that when they started using in-built applications / MS office, they get an error in the Event viewer saying “Unable to start a DCOM Server”. There might be several reasons behind it and we have analyzed the situation and came up with a few fixes that might be helpful in solving this error. If you are also facing this same error, please go through this post which explains all the solutions in an effective way.
Upon experiencing an inconsistent behavior with their Windows 11 installation, some users have discovered a repeating error inside Event Viewer – “Unable to start a DCOM Server.” In most documented cases, this particular issue seems to occur immediately after installing an update. New logs of this error are usually generated when the users try to access preinstalled apps like Mail, Store, Paint3D, etc.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
unable to start a DCOM server
unable to start a DCOM server microsoft.windows.shellexperiencehost
unable to start a DCOM server microsoft.windows.startmenuexperiencehost
unable to start a DCOM server windows 11
unable to start a DCOM server microsoft.windows.search
unable to start a DCOM server microsoft.windows store
unable to start a DCOM server cortanaui as unavailable/unavailable
unable to start a DCOM server microsoft.aad.brokerplugin 1000
If the Event Viewer is showing an error message saying Unable to start a DCOM Server, this guide will help you fix the issue within moments. There could be various reasons why you are getting this problem. However, this tutorial covers almost all the things you need to look for to troubleshoot this problem on Windows 11 and Windows 10 computers.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.