Exchange Server problem

[z4ydi]

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.

[Lee_K_81]

What does it say in event viewer?

[apeo]

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 error message would that be then?

[srochford]

What error message would that be then?

 

People who say "there's an error message" but don't tell you what it is are one of my real pet hates - it doesn't give you much to go on if you want to help

[z4ydi]

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"

[apeo]

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"

 

Ok... as Lee_K_81 suggested, what does it say in event log?

 

@srochford: , use to annoy me to but after a few years of it i think im kinda numb to it now LOL.

[Lee_K_81]

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?

[Lee_K_81]

Additionally have a look at:

 

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=910413

 

It might help.

[z4ydi]

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"

[Lee_K_81]

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"

 

Told ya! I rock!

[z4ydi]

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

[Lee_K_81]

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?