Fix Service Control Manager Event ID 7001 on Windows 10/11

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Some Windows users have discovered a new Event Viewer ID (Service Control Manager – Error 7001) after an unexpected system crash. This problem is confirmed to occur on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

In this tutorial, we will describe the possible solutions to fix Service Control Manager error 7001 on Windows 10/11. When this error occurs, the laptop freezes and users have to hard reset it. Some users have reported that they started facing this issue after upgrading their system. Some of the users also experienced the issue after a clean install of Windows 10 from an ISO image.

A. Check Event Viewer Log

As reported by users, Service Control Manager ID 7000 error prevents software services from starting on Windows 10/11. In addition, this error also slows down the overall performance of the device. So, to find the culprit causing this error, you can check the Event Viewer's log. Here's how to do that:

1. Press the Windows Keys + S to invoke the Windows Search box. Then type event in the search bar and select the best match i.e. Event Viewer from the searched results.

2. Select and expand Windows Logs from the left pane.

3. Then, select the System Log option to see the list of logs.

4. Now click on one of the Event ID errors to open the full details as shown below.

5. Next, read the description of the error.

If the error description says The service couldn’t start due to a logon failure, then you can be confident that a particular system service program is not running on your device. Record this service, as it will be used in the next method.

B. Restart the Service

The second way to fix Service Control Manager errors on Windows 10/11 is to enable system services that are not running on your system. To ensure that the program is running correctly in the Windows installation, you should try to activate it manually. Here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Press the Windows Keys + R at the same time to open the Run dialog box. Then, type services.msc inside the text field of the Run box and press Enter

2. Now, in the Services window, look for the problem service name (discovered in solution A).

3. Then right click on that service and select Properties.

4. Next, set the Startup Type as Automatic in the Properties window. And, if the Service status shows as Stopped, then click the Start button to manually enable the service.

5. After completing the above steps, click the Ok and Apply option to save the new changes.

Now, try to check if the Service Control Manager error on Windows 10/11 has disappeared. If the problem persists, move on to the next solution.

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C. Adjust the Service Login Settings

User can also try to change Service Logon Settings to fix Service Control Manager error 7000 on Windows 10.

1. Return to the Windows Services window.

2. Navigate to Troubled Services. Right click on it and then choose Properties option.

3. Then, switch to the Login tab.

4. Then, select the option named This Account, then, enter the user account name/ ID and password in the text field boxes.

5. After that, confirm the password, check the entries, then press the Ok and Apply button.

Now, restart your computer and check if the service control manager error ID 7000 on Windows 10/11 is resolved. Unfortunately, if not then try the next fix.

D. Use the Group Policy Editor

Last but not least, users can also configure system settings in the Group Policy Editor. Modifying the settings in Local GPE can fix Service Control Manager error 7000 on Windows 10/11. The steps to be taken are mentioned below:

1. Press the Windows Keys + R at the same time to open the Run dialog box. Then, type gpedit.msc inside the text field of the Run box and press Enter

2. Once you have reached the Group Policy Editor window, go through the following path:

Local Computer Settings > Computer configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment

3. Then navigate to the Sign in As service from the right pane of the window and right click on it.

4. Then, select Properties from the context menu list.

5. Next, click on the Add user or group option. You can now import or add new users to the Group Policy Editor.

6. Finally, click OK to save recent changes.

The above procedure will definitely fix the Event ID 7000 Service Control Manager error on Windows 10/11

So, these were a few solutions to fix Service Control Manager error on Windows 10/11. We hope the aforementioned resolutions help you get rid of this issue