windows could not start service on local computer error 5 access is denied

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After debugging and installing windows service in windows 8 I have error when I try to start a windows service :"The Windows could not start service on local computer Error 5 Access is denied" .While attempting fist answer from this link i found that NETWORK SERVICE account doesn't exist in the list of user names for assigning the correct permissions in windows 8 .How i can solve this problem using windows 8?

Is anything written to the event viewer or used proc mon (a sysinternals tools) to see what the access issue is? — PCG, Dec 09 '13 at 12:32

score 58 · Answer 1 · edited Jul 27 '15 at 21:51

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Right click in the service in Window Services and go to Properties. Then go to Log On tab and select Local System account. Click on Ok button and start the service.

edited Jul 27 '15 at 21:51

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answered Dec 22 '14 at 18:03

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That was pretty easy. Not sure about the checkbox of allow service to interact with desktop. – Shoaib Mar 09 '16 at 15:39
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Didn't help in my case. – basickarl Sep 12 '19 at 09:02
This is dangerous advice depending on the service. Many services need to run as a less privileged user than Local System or Administrator. – Alexandra Oct 31 '19 at 19:09

score 3 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 29 '15 at 16:38

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I got this error due to the executable that the service was pointed at being missing, in my case it had been removed by the Anti Virus on the PC.

answered Apr 29 '15 at 16:38

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score 1 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:26

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Follow the steps- Cannot Start Windows Service in NetworkService account.

Click on Edit -> Search for NETWORK SERVICE -> Add that. Then provide necessary permissions.

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answered Dec 10 '13 at 05:59

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jul 04 '16 at 23:10

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You might want to read these instructions: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/access-is-denied-local-services-windows-8-1. It involves you changing the permissions in the Registry, then rebooting your system.

answered Jul 04 '16 at 23:10

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score 1 · Answer 5 · answered Apr 03 '20 at 13:40

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Check the Event Viewer in Windows for more details on the error. In my case, the application could not login to the database. Giving it a 5. Acces Denied error.

answered Apr 03 '20 at 13:40

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Oct 31 '19 at 14:07

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You might want to uninstall the service, Install it again as administrator. Now run it. it should work.

answered Oct 31 '19 at 14:07

Supriya Saraogi

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