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dcom error
About this tag
The dcom error tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) errors encountered in Windows 10 and Windows 7. Common symptoms include computer freezes, black screens after login, and services failing to start. Users report issues like svchost not running, class not registered errors, and problems with Windows Installer. Troubleshooting steps often involve checking Event Viewer for DCOM error codes, running SFC scans, and performing clean boots. The tag is relevant for those experiencing system instability or service failures linked to DCOM permissions or configuration.
A few days ago, my computer started to freeze during regular use. The screen, mouse, and keyboard freeze, and the red led (in my case) that blinks rapidly when there is disk activity stays lit continuously. The only way to stop this behavior is to shut down the computer by using the power...
boot issues
dcomerror
disk activity
disk health
event viewer
external ip
hardware issues
motherboard
performance issues
power button
ransomware
router reset
safe mode
samsung evo
ssd
system drive
system events
system freeze
troubleshooting
windows 10
Hi.
Flabbergasted and distressed.
I've read several of the related threads such as this one: (1) but none of them seemed to actually hit on the problem that's happening. I'm moderately computer savvy, but am so overwhelmed with other things that I'd really just appreciate the help of someone...
Yesterday, I installed Foxit Reader, then decided I didn't like it. When I attempted to re-install, I received the error message that "the windows installer service could not be accessed." It was listed as running in the services applet of administrator tools, but would not work.
While then...
audio issues
class not registered
clean boot
dcomerror
event viewer
foxit reader
malware
nvidia
pending repair
permissions
reinstall windows
service issues
sfc
software installation
svchost
system issues
troubleshooting
visual impairment
windows 7
windows installation