Event ID 7009 — Time limit for, wait for, service start

The service manager has exceeded the time frame until a service connects

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The service manager has exceeded the time frame until a service connects.

Source of event

Service Control Manager — Services category.

Possible causes

Slow start
Application blocked
Slow storage
Network dependence

Verifications to be carried out

Identify service
Control CPU, disk and dependencies
Compare with 7011

Commands

Get-WinEvent -FilterHashtable @{LogName='System'; Id=7009} -MaxEvents 30

Key takeaways

An Event ID must always be interpreted with its source, its full message, its timing and the context of the system. The same number may exist in several providers of events.