Quick Summary
Error code 0x80080005 in Windows typically indicates a "Server execution failed" error when attempting to start a service. This usually means that the service encountered an issue while trying to initialize or communicate with the system.
Common Causes
- Insufficient Permissions: The account under which the service is running does not have sufficient permissions to access necessary system resources or files.
- Service Dependencies: The service depends on other services that have not started or are not functioning correctly, causing a chain reaction failure.
- Corrupted System Files: Critical system files required by the service are corrupted or missing, preventing it from starting properly.
- DCOM Configuration Issues: The Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM) configuration is incorrect, hindering the proper execution of the service.
- Antivirus Interference: Antivirus software is blocking the service from starting or accessing necessary resources.
Step-by-Step Fixes
Method 1: Grant the Service Account Necessary Permissions.
Step 1: Identify the service that is failing to start. Note the service name.
Step 2: Open the Services application (search for 'services.msc' in the Start Menu).
Step 3: Locate the failing service, right-click and select 'Properties'.
Step 4: Go to the 'Log On' tab. Take note of the account being used.
Step 5: In File Explorer, locate the directory or file the service needs access to (you may need to consult the service documentation or event logs).
Step 6: Right-click the resource and select 'Properties', then go to the 'Security' tab.
Step 7: Click 'Edit' to change permissions. Add the service account (or the user/group the service runs under), and grant it the necessary permissions (typically 'Read' and 'Execute').
Step 8: Restart the service.
Method 2: Check Service Dependencies.
Step 1: Open the Services application ('services.msc').
Step 2: Locate the failing service, right-click and select 'Properties'.
Step 3: Go to the 'Dependencies' tab. Note any services listed in the 'This service depends on the following system components' section.
Step 4: Ensure that all listed dependent services are running. If any are stopped, attempt to start them.
Step 5: If a dependent service fails to start, troubleshoot it as well.
Step 6: Restart the original failing service.
Method 3: Run System File Checker (SFC).
Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator (search for 'cmd', right-click and select 'Run as administrator').
Step 2: Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
Step 3: Allow the scan to complete. This may take some time.
Step 4: If SFC finds and repairs errors, restart your computer and try starting the service again.
Method 4: Review DCOM Configuration.
Step 1: Open Component Services by typing dcomcnfg in the Run dialog box (Windows Key + R) and pressing Enter.
Step 2: Expand Component Services, then expand Computers, then right-click 'My Computer' and select 'Properties'.
Step 3: Go to the 'COM Security' tab.
Step 4: Under 'Launch and Activation Permissions', click 'Edit Limits...' and 'Edit Default...'. Grant 'Local Launch' and 'Local Activation' permissions to the 'SYSTEM' account, 'Interactive User', and the account under which the service runs (if applicable).
Step 5: Restart your computer and try starting the service again.
Method 5: Temporarily Disable Antivirus Software.
Step 1: Temporarily disable your antivirus software.
Step 2: Try starting the service again.
Step 3: If the service starts successfully with the antivirus disabled, configure your antivirus software to exclude the service's executable file or folder from scanning.
Step 4: Re-enable your antivirus software.