> Hi all,
>
> I am unable to start or stop any service : I have an error 1053.
>
> I read many kb articles, but none of them help me.
>
> I am also unable to do a windowsupdate or install a msi package because
> ""windows installer" won't start.
> Of course it is in manual. Also, I am not able to change the startup with
> "automatic" or even "disabled". The mmc hang without any error.
>
> No error in the event.
>
> The computer is a DC of our domain.
> The last time I use windowsupdate was in july, the 15 and everythings was ok.
>
> I have the same problem with another DC. But for other DC, no problem. They
> are all with the same settings, were windowsupdated ;-) at the same date and
> no change were done.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>

> Hi all,
>
> I am unable to start or stop any service : I have an error 1053.
>
> I read many kb articles, but none of them help me.
>
> I am also unable to do a windowsupdate or install a msi package because
> ""windows installer" won't start.
> Of course it is in manual. Also, I am not able to change the startup with
> "automatic" or even "disabled". The mmc hang without any error.
>
> No error in the event.
>
> The computer is a DC of our domain.
> The last time I use windowsupdate was in july, the 15 and everythings was ok.
>
> I have the same problem with another DC. But for other DC, no problem. They
> are all with the same settings, were windowsupdated ;-) at the same date and
> no change were done.
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>

"Torgeir Bakken (MVP)" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> You haven't by any chance PowerChute 6.x UPS software (APC) installed
> on the computer?
>
> If so, upgrade it to v7 or uninstall it.
>
>
> PowerChute 6.x cases a lot of issues, much more than what is described
> here:
>
> PowerChute Business Edition - Customers Using 6.x Must Upgrade to 7.x
> due to Java Runtime Environment expiration
> http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7202
>
>
> This is how you can disable the PowerChute service if you are unable to
> uninstall it:
>
> Start Regedit.exe
>
> Locate the key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\APCPBESERVER
> Set the "Start" value to 4 (means disabled)
>
> Locate the key
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\APCPBEAGENT
> Set the "Start" value to 4 (means disabled)
>
> Reboot the computer.
>
>
> Regards,
> Torgeir
>
> cedric wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I am unable to start or stop any service : I have an error 1053.
> >
> > I read many kb articles, but none of them help me.
> >
> > I am also unable to do a windowsupdate or install a msi package because
> > ""windows installer" won't start.
> > Of course it is in manual. Also, I am not able to change the startup with
> > "automatic" or even "disabled". The mmc hang without any error.
> >
> > No error in the event.
> >
> > The computer is a DC of our domain.
> > The last time I use windowsupdate was in july, the 15 and everythings was ok.
> >
> > I have the same problem with another DC. But for other DC, no problem. They
> > are all with the same settings, were windowsupdated ;-) at the same date and
> > no change were done.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any help.
> >
>
>
> --
> torgeir, Microsoft MVP Scripting and WMI, Porsgrunn Norway
> Administration scripting examples and an ONLINE version of
> the 1328 page Scripting Guide:
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/default.mspx
>