Event ID 10010: Main Causes & How to Fix it + Video

Event ID 10010 occurs when the server fails to connect with the DCOM

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Updated onMarch 29, 2024

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This Event ID 10010 error throws the following message:The server {1F87137D-0E7C-44D5-8C73-4EFFB68962F2} did not register with DCOM within the required timeout.

DCOM errors are present in every computer. For example, the description of Event ID 10010 reads that the server did not register with DCOM within the required time-out period.

DCOM is a Microsoft proprietary that allows Component Object Model (COM) allows the software to communicate across a network. However, the inherent problems associated with the COM model could cause a few issues.

Some components require registering themselves with DCOM; when they fail, you will encounter Event ID 10010 and other errors.

How can I fix the Event ID 10010 error on my Windows PC?

1. Tweak Component Services

2. Enable Function Discovery Resource Publication service

3. Reset DCOM permissions

4. Use SFC Scan

Windows OS has an in-built SFC Scan tool to help you scan and fix corrupt system files on your PC. However, this isn’t sometimes as impactful as adedicated system fixer.

5. Install the latest Windows update

You should ensure you are using the latest Windows version on your PC. Apart from bringing essential features, the Windows updates bring bug fixes for issues that could be causing the Event ID 10010 error.

6. Reset your PC

You should opt for resetting your PC as a last resort if nothing works in your favor. Resetting your PC will bring it back to where everything is usually working.

That is it from us in this guide. We have a guide about theEvent ID 161 Volmgrthat explains the issue and how you can quickly resolve it.

You can also refer to our guide if you are comingacross the Event ID 7023, which is a standard error in Windows 10 and 11 PCs.

Esent Error Event ID 455is also one of the common errors that you will face on your Windows operating system computer. You can check out our guide that helps you fix the problem.

Event ID 1001 StoreAgentScanForUpdatesFailure0can occur because of high system resource usage. Our dedicated guide will help you solve the issue on your end.

We also have a guide onhow to fix Event ID 158as well as a guide on pretty commonDistributedCOM Event ID 10016, so don’t miss them.

Feel free to let us know in the comments below which one of the above solutions helped you fix the Event ID 10010.

Event ID 10010: Main Causes & How to Fix it + Video#

How can I fix the Event ID 10010 error on my Windows PC?#

1. Tweak Component Services#

2. Enable Function Discovery Resource Publication service#

3. Reset DCOM permissions#

4. Use SFC Scan#

5. Install the latest Windows update#

6. Reset your PC#