COM+ Event System - Windows XP Service
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | COM+ Event System |
| Service name: | EventSystem |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\es.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The COM+ Event System service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the COM+ Event System fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the EventSystem service has failed to start.
Dependencies
COM+ Event System will not start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
If the COM+ Event System is stopped, the System Event Notification fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of COM+ Event System
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreCOMEventSystemWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the es.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.