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.
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Windows 10 Need help with computer freeze on Windows 10
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...- GDany
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- boot issues dcom error disk activity disk health event viewer external ip hardware issues motherboard performance issues ransomware router reset safe mode samsung evo ssd system drive system events system freeze troubleshooting windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Win7 x64 - Black Screen after Login & Welcome
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...- AzureSkyy
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- backup black screen boot issues ccleaner computer issues dcom error error event log external drive laptop issues login issues on-screen keyboard registry error sfc scan system hang system restore tech support troubleshooting windows 7
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 No svchost running at all
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...- Cruncher665
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- audio issues class not registered clean boot dcom error event viewer foxit reader malware nvidia pending repair reinstall windows service issues sfc software installation svchost system issues troubleshooting visual impairment windows 7 windows installation
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Windows Help and Support