| Event Id | 7038 |
| Source | Service Control Manager |
| Description | The %1 service was unable to log on as %2 with the currently configured password due to the following error: %3 |
| Event Information | According to Microsoft : Cause : This event is logged when there were changes in the account under which the service runs (for example, the account is different than the default account or password has expired), the service may be unable to start. Resolution : Check the settings of the service account and then start the service To perform these procedures, you must have membership in Administrators, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. Check the settings of the service account To check the settings of the service account: 1.Open theServices snap-in by clicking theStart button, Control Panel, andAdministrative Tools, then double-clickingServices. Note: For Windows Vista, use the Classic View display option in Control Panel to see the Administration Tools. 2.In the details pane of theServices snap-in, right-click the name of the service you want to start and selectProperties. 3.Click theLog On tab and note the account listed under Log On As. Start the service 1.Open theServices snap-in by clicking theStart button, Control Panel, andAdministrative Tools, then double-clicking Services. 2.In the details pane of theServices snap-in, right-click on the name of the service you want to start and selectStart. Verify : To perform this procedure, you must have membership inAdministrators, or you must have been delegated the appropriate authority. To verify that a service has started: 1.Open the Services snap-in by clicking theStart button,Control Panel, andAdministrative Tools, then double-clickingServices. 2.In the details pane of the Services snap-in, locate the name of the service and verify that the Status column shows a status of Started |
| Reference Links | Event ID 7038 from Source Service Control Manager |
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