error 10016

About this tag
Error 10016 is a DistributedCOM (DCOM) event logged in Windows Event Viewer. It indicates that the application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation or Local Launch permission for a COM Server application to a specific user or system account. Users on WindowsForum.com report this error in conjunction with unexpected PC restarts and crashes. The error message includes a CLSID and APPID, and suggests using the Component Services administrative tool to modify permissions. Troubleshooting often involves identifying the COM application associated with the CLSID and adjusting its security settings. While error 10016 is common, it does not always cause system instability, but some users find it linked to their crash issues.
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    Windows 10 Unexpected PC Restarts Linked to DCOM Error 10016: Need Help Troubleshooting

    OK so a few weeks ago my PC screen would go off and the oc would reboot. There is no rhyme or reason to it. I am not watching videos or doing anything that would cause it to crash. I am getting an event error 10016 The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation...
    • lijongtao
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    • chrome com server dcom error 10016 event id event log local activation microsoft permissions random restarts reset system crash troubleshooting windows 10
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Error 10016 restarting

    Hi guys. My event viewer keeps showing error 10016 causing my computer to crash. I've seen the tutorials but I don't know what caused my problem; I don't run any servers. Sometimes, it crashes without error 10016, though I think its the main problem. Help? Error 10016: The application-specific...
    • Noobie7er
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    • administration com server error 10016 event viewer local launch permissions system crash system user troubleshooting windows issues
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. K

    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