distributedcom

About this tag
DistributedCOM errors, particularly Event ID 10016, are a common topic in Windows troubleshooting. These errors typically appear in Event Viewer with a description that the machine-default permission settings do not grant Local Activation or Local Launch permission for a COM Server application. Users report these errors across Windows 7, Windows 10, and Vista, often alongside browser crashes, unexpected shutdowns, or sleep mode issues. The error references CLSID and APPID values, and the user S-1-5-18 (NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM). While these errors can be concerning, they do not always indicate a critical problem. Troubleshooting often involves checking Component Services to adjust DCOM permissions or resetting security defaults.

  1. Windows 10 Troubleshooting Frequent Browser Crashes on Acer X1301: Error Logs and Possible Solutions

    I have an Acer X1301 with 256 ssd with Windows 10. I normally use Firefox but kept crashing ..so. I tried Opera and also randomly (appears to me) crashes I have tried looking in the event viewer and there are many warnings / errors but I don't really understand what I am looking at. The last...
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    Windows 7 Help! Info request - Need Comnponent Services MyComputer/Properties defaults for Com Security Tab

    I experiencing Event id 10016 for several different scenarios and having problems isolating the cause due to Running Windows 7 Home Premium. I use this Laptop only while traveling and am about to leave on a trip. I would like to determine the settings I should see for the following before I...
    • RustySam
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    • application error backup issues clsid com security component services distributedcom event id home premium ide plugins local activation netbeans permissions security settings sid system image system restore troubleshooting windows 7 windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 What caused DistributedCOM Error

    Event Viewer is reporting Error 10016 - application specific permission not granted to user S-1-5-18. I am logged on as an Administrator not a User. Why does EV think permission needs to be granted to a user not on the machine? S-1-5-18 is a generic SSID for a User? :confused: KC
    • KCav
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    • administrator distributedcom error 10016 event viewer permissions security ssid troubleshooting windows error
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 shuts down on it's own - Event Viewer info.

    Hi, Windows 7 (32 bit) shut down and restarted on it's own 2 days ago and then completely shut down on it's own when I stepped away from my laptop the next day and again last night while I was asleep. Sorry, I'm not a programmer and am not sure what info. you may need to analyze this situation...
    • Blondie
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    • audit failure bonjour diagnostics distributedcom dns client error event viewer hardware intel laptop processor security shutdown system tech support temperature warning windows 7 windows update wlan
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows 7 How to Fix Event ID 10016 DCOM Error in Windows Security Settings

    I have the following error in Event Viewer which I'm having trouble correcting: Log Name: System Source: Microsoft-Windows-DistributedCOM Date: 1/10/2010 5:58:44 AM Event ID: 10016 Task Category: None Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: SYSTEM...
    • me johnson
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    • application clsid component services distributedcom error event viewer launch local permissions security
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista problem with vista 32bit

    Hi All, From last 2 days my pc is going sleep automatically, in the Event Viewer this are the things which i found before going to sleep state. Event Id Source --------------------------------- 8033 BROWSER 4001 WLAN-AutoConfig 10029 DistributedCOM Is this a virus? or is there any solution...
    • tkartik
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    • 32-bit browser distributedcom event viewer pc health check sleep issues troubleshooting virus windows vista wlan
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support