When using a DCOM program, many users encounter “theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeoutWindows10” error. Are you also troubled by it? This post of MiniTool explores some effective fixes.
DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) is a set of concepts and program interfaces that’s used by a client program to request one or more services from a server. It makes a client and server app communicate on the same machine. If a DCOM program fails to register itself timely, theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeout error will be displayed in the Event Viewer.
After analyzing extensive user reports, we summarize several tested solutions to theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeout issue. Let’s keep reading the following content.
Fix 1. Enable the Function Discovery Resource Publication Service
The Function Discovery Resource Publication service is a Windows service that can be used to build the connection between the attached resources and network. Some users found that the serverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeoutWindows10 issue can be resolved by changing the startup type of the service. For that:
Step 1.PressWin + Rkeys to open theRundialog box, and then typeservices.mscin the box and hitEnter.
Step 2. In the Services window, right-click the Function Discovery Resource Publication service and select Properties.
Step 3.Change theStartup typetoAutomatic (Delayed Start)and click ontheStartbutton.
Step 4. Click on Apply to confirm and reboot your computer. Then you can check if the unable to start a DCOM server issue is fixed.
Fix 2. Run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
According to a survey, theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeoutWindows10 can be caused by a glitch belonging to the Windows Store Apps. In this case, you can try running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter to fix it.
Step 1.PressWin + Ikeys to open WindowsSettings.
Step 2.Navigate to theUpdate & Security > Troubleshootone by one.
Step 3.FindWindows Store Appsin the list, and double click it, and selectRun the troubleshooter.
Step 4.After that, this tool will detect problems automatically and try fixing the error.
Fix 3. Disable the Default Administrator Account
Some users reported that theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeoutWindows10 error can occur due to the default administrator account at fault. Here you can try disabling the administrator account:
Step 1.Typecmdin the search box, and then right-click theCommand Promptapp and selectRun as administrator.
Step 2.Typenet user administrator /active:noin the elevated Command Prompt window and hitEnterto disable the administrator account.
Step 3.Once the process completes successfully, restart your computer and log out of your current user account.
Note: If the error persists after disabling the account, you can run the net user administrator /active:yes command to re-enable the administrator account.
Fix 4. Disable the Updates from More Than One Place Option
Some users find that a certain Windows update setting is responsible for theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOM error. In this case, you can try disabling the Update from more than one place option. Here’s how:
Step 1. Press Win + I keys to open the Settings window and select Update & Security.
Step 2. Scroll down the right sidebar and click on Advanced options under the Update settings section.
Step 3. Click on Delivery Optimization and toggle off the switch next to Allow downloads from other PCs.
Note: If you haven’t installed the Creator Update, you can click on Choose how update are delivered and toggle off the switch next to Updates from more than one place.
Fix 5. Allow the Problematic Client Through Your Antivirus Program
If you installed the third-party antivirus software, it may block your program from accessing the DCOM server. Here you can try adding the affected program to the exclusion of your antivirus software. For that:
Step 1.Typefirewallin the search box and then select theWindows Defender Firewallfrom the context menu.
Step 2.Click onAllow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewallfrom the left pane.
Step 3.Select the executable file of the affected program from the list and check the boxes next to bothPrivateandPublic. Then clickOKto save changes.
Tip: For Avast, you can read this post to add the game to its exclusion. For AVG antivirus, navigate to Home > Settings > Components > Web Shield > Exceptions to add the game to the exceptions list. For Kaspersky, navigate to Home > Settings > Additional > Threats and Exclusions > Exclusions > Specify Trusted Applications > Add.
If it still doesn’t work, you can try disabling the third-party antivirus software and see if theserverdidnotregisterwithDCOMwithintherequiredtimeoutWindows10 issue is fixed.
If all the above methods fail to work, you may consider disabling the DCOM in Component Services. Here’s how to do that:
Note: The operation may affect the communication between your computer and other components. So, you should re-enable DCOM once you find any unexpected problems with other applications.
Step 1. Press Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box, and then type comexp.msc in it and hit Enter.
Step 2. Locate the Computer Services > Computers category, and then right-click My Computer and select Properties.
Step 3. Navigate to the Default Properties tab, and then untick the checkbox next to Enable Distributed COM on this computerand click on Apply.
