Error Message: Could Not Start the Terminal Services Service on Local Computer

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SYMPTOMS

When you start the Terminal Services service from the Computer Management snap-in, you may receive the following error message:
Could not start the Terminal Services service on Local Computer.
Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.
The device continuously shows a status of Starting. When this symptom occurs, the following event description is logged in Event Viewer:
The Terminal Services service hung on starting.
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Terminal Services component is not installed or is disabled.
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RESOLUTION

Add the Terminal Services component by using the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel before attempting to start the service.
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STATUS

This behavior is by design.
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Properties

Article ID: 222146 - Last Review: February 23, 2007 - Revision: 2.2
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
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