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Fix Service Control Manager Errors Event ID 7000 [Updated 2024]

The Event ID 7000 may be linked with the local policies

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Updated onSeptember 27, 2024

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Event ID 7000 errors Service Control Manager errors disrupt essential services from starting, affecting daily tasks like gaming or professional work.

They usually look like this:

Annoying, but you can fix them. And we’ll show you how.

Find below step-by-step instructions for fixing it. And if you need more help, we also have a video explaining it further. You can find it down below.

How do I fix the Service Control Manager error 7000?

1. Check the Event Viewer Log

The event ID 7000 log might state:The ServiceName service failed to start due to the following error: The service did not start due to a logon failure.

Note that the exact log details can vary slightly. Nevertheless, they will tell you that a specified service did not start. So, note down the specified service.

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2. Restart the service

It might the case that the application service is not running. Thus, the service is switched off. You can restart a service by following the above steps.

3. Restore your system to its previous state

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4. Adjust the service Log On settings

You might need to configure the service’s login so that it matches your user account. You can do that by opening theServiceswindow again.

5. Use the Group Policy Editor

First, log in to an administrator account.

2.Press theStartbutton, typegpedit.mscin the search box, and select to open theGroup Policy Editor.

3.Then you’ll need to expand these categories on the Group Policy Editor window:Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment

4.Next, right-clickLog on as serviceon the right of the Group Policy Editor window and selectPropertieson the context menu.

Then you can clickAdd Userto add a new user to the policy.
ClickOKa couple of times to close the GPE.

Adjusting the service logon user rights with Group Policy Editor is another potential fix for the event ID 7000 logon issue. Just follow the above steps to reconfigure the user rights with Group Policy Editor.

Event ID 7000 is a Service Control Manager error that occurs when a service can’t start due to incorrect credentials. Similar errors include Service Control Manager codes 7023, 7009, and 7011.

The fix usually involves adjusting credentials or service configurations. If you’re also facing Event ID 1000 issues, check out this guide onEvent ID 1000 application errors.

Have you tried these solutions or found others that worked for you? Let us know in the comments below.

Fix Service Control Manager Errors Event ID 7000 [Updated 2024]#

How do I fix the Service Control Manager error 7000?#

1. Check the Event Viewer Log#

2. Restart the service#

3. Restore your system to its previous state#

4. Adjust the service Log On settings#

5. Use the Group Policy Editor#