Services can sometimes exit with codes other than 0 or 1077. This can cause some applications to malfunction and can be exasperating to diagnose. In this post, we will go through the steps of understanding why a service exited with a code other than 0 or 1077 and how to fix it.
Understanding the Process
When a service exits with a code other than 0 or 1077, the first step to troubleshooting this issue is understanding the process of how a service works.
A service is an executable that runs as a background process. Services can run automatically when the system starts, without any input from users. Services usually stay running and stop only when the operating system is shut down or when the service itself is stopped from the Services Control Manager.
When a service stops, it can have one of two possible return codes. The code 0 means that the service stopped voluntarily, and the code 1077 means that the service shut down due to an error. If a service exits with a code other than 0 or 1077, then something else is causing the service to exit.
Checking the Error Logs
The next step is to check the system error logs and application event logs to find out what caused the service to exit with a code other than 0 or 1077. The error logs can be accessed through the Event Viewer.
In the Event Viewer, we can view the system logs, application logs, and other associated logs. Under each of these sections, we can find more detailed information about the service that exited with a code other than 0 or 1077. We can check the event source, time, event ID, user, and other available properties to troubleshoot what caused the service to exit.
The error logs may provide some clues as to why the service exited with an unexpected return code.
Checking the Service Status
The next step is to check the services status in the Services Control Manager.
We can open the Services Control Manager by typing services.msc on the run command. This will open the Services Control Manager window.
In the window, choose the service that exited with a code other than 0 or 1077. This will provide more information about the service. Under the Status column, the service should prompt “Stopped”. This indicates that the service has stopped unexpectedly and the next step is to find out why it stopped.
##Finding the Cause
Once we have checked the return code of the service, the error logs, and the status in the Services Control Manager, we can begin to troubleshoot what caused the service to exit with a code other than 0 or 1077.
At this point, if the issue is not related to an operating system error or application error, a manual investigation might be necessary. This could include checking the following: log files, running queries, or performing tests to identify the problem.
FAQs
Q : What is a return code?
A : A return code is the response given to a program after it completes its execution. In the case of a service, the return code is either 0 or 1077. If a service exits with a code other than 0 or 1077, then something else is causing the service to exit.
Q : How can I check the system error logs?
A : The error logs can be accessed through the Event Viewer. In the Event Viewer, you can view the system logs, application logs, and other associated logs. Under each of these sections, you can find more detailed information about the service that exited with a code other than 0 or 1077.
Q : What should I look for in the Services Control Manager?
A : In the Services Control Manager, look for the service that exited with a code other than 0 or 1077. This will provide more information about the service. Under the Status column, the service should prompt “Stopped”. This indicates that the service has stopped unexpectedly and the next step is to find out why it stopped.
Q : How can I manually investigate a service that exited with a code other than 0 or 1077?
A : If the issue is not related to an operating system error or application error, a manual investigation might be necessary. This could include checking the following: log files, running queries, or performing tests to identify the problem.
Q : What is an executable?
A : An executable is a computer program that can be directly executed on a machine. It is the most common type of file that software can run on computers. Executables are the workhorses of the computer world; they provide the instructions for how other applications should behave. Services are one type of executable that are designed to run as a background process.