This error means the DCOM service didn’t respond in time because of communication delays between server and client applications. Common reasons are conflicts with login details, wrong firewall settings, or incorrect DCOM permissions. Other possible causes include services like Function Discovery starting slowly or conflicting Windows updates.
1. Run Windows Store Troubleshooter
If there is a mismatch or corruption in the Microsoft Store certificates, it can stop DCOM from registering and communicating correctly. The troubleshooter helps by finding any errors or inconsistencies in these certificates and tries to fix them, which can resolve the issue and return things to normal.
2. Turn Off Updates from More than One Place
By turning off the option to get updates from multiple PCs on your network, you can cut down on data use and ease the load on your system. This change can help prevent delays in DCOM registration because it frees up bandwidth that background tasks, like updates, might consume. Lowering network traffic leads to smoother DCOM communication, helps fix timeout issues, and boosts overall system stability.
3. Change Startup Type of Function Discovery Resource Publication
Setting the “Function Discovery Resource Publication” service to Automatic (Delayed Start) can help prevent system overload at boot-up. This delay allows critical services to start first, reducing the risk of DCOM registration timeouts and avoiding the “server did not register with DCOM” error. Note: This change won’t disable DCOM. It just delays the startup of the service that might be causing the issue, helping to prevent DCOM timeouts that often occur when the system is starting up.
4. Delete 3rd Party Antivirus
Third-party antivirus software can interfere with DCOM by blocking key communications, leading to timeout errors. Temporarily removing the antivirus can resolve the issue by allowing DCOM to function properly. This helps identify if the antivirus is the problem, and you can switch to Windows Defender if needed.
5. Disable DCOM in Component Services
If none of the solutions work, you can disable DCOM in Component Services to stop the error. This will prevent the system from trying to connect with remote components, often causing the timeout. However, since this can affect apps and services that need DCOM, only do this if you’re sure they aren’t essential.
