we have exchange server 2003 running, the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service is not starting for some reasons, when i try to start it it just comesup with an error message and it wont start.
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we have exchange server 2003 running, the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service is not starting for some reasons, when i try to start it it just comesup with an error message and it wont start.
What does it say in event viewer?
i am so, so sorry the error is a general error "Error 1054: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion"
You sure it's 1054? 1054 is usually "A thread could not be created for the service. "
1053 is The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.
Could you confirm which you have?
Additionally have a look at:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=910413
It might help.
the exact error message is:
"Could not start the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service on Local Computer.
Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion"
in the event log the error is : Event ID 13, Source: AutoEnrollment.
Automatic certificate enrollment for local system failed to enroll for one domain controller certificate (0x80070005). access is denied
Have a look at: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903220
Have you recently installed SP1? Is exchange on a DC? Any other events in the event viewer?