How to fix
Event ID 10010 DistributedCOM error
on Windows

I was getting freezes and similar issues on my PC and, after checking the Event Log, I noticed multiple errors with Event ID 10010 - DistributedCOM. How do I fix this?

Event Log in Windows serves as an essential diagnostic tool, chronicling system, security, and application events on a computer. This log is invaluable for troubleshooting, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the Windows system. When users face computer issues, the Event Log can provide critical insights, featuring error codes and Event IDs, which are unique markers identifying specific types of system events or errors.

One particular issue that users may encounter is the Event ID 10010 error. This error pertains to the Distributed Component Object Model (DCOM), a Windows protocol facilitating communication among software components across a network. DCOM's role is vital in ensuring seamless operation of various applications and services, with errors in this domain potentially leading to application failures or system instability.

Event ID 10010 typically signals a problem with DCOM configuration or permission discrepancies. It often arises when an application lacks the necessary permissions to operate within the DCOM framework or when there are registry misconfigurations related to this component. These complications can be traced back to various sources, such as incomplete software installations, conflicts between different software, or alterations in the system's settings.

To mitigate this issue, examining the DCOM configurations and permissions is advisable. Ensuring that applications possess the requisite permissions and that DCOM settings are appropriately aligned can help alleviate the problem. Additionally, reviewing any recent software installations or changes in system settings that might have precipitated this error can be beneficial.

For those seeking a more straightforward resolution or uncomfortable with adjusting system settings, employing PC repair software such as [d1] is a practical option. These tools are adept at automatically detecting and rectifying underlying Windows issues, which can include resolving the Event ID 10010 error, thus obviating the need for manual troubleshooting.

Fix 1. Install all Windows updates

Windows updates are crucial for system security and functionality, often containing fixes for common system errors. Installing these updates can resolve issues like the Event ID 10010 error by updating system files and patches.

• Type Updates and press Enter.
• In the new window, click Check for updates.
• Wait till all the files are downloaded and installed.
• If optional updates are available, install them as well.
• Restart your device when done.

Fix 2. Run SFC and DISM

System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) are tools designed to repair corrupted system files. Running these scans can fix underlying system issues that might be causing the Event ID 10010 error.

• Type cmd in Windows search.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
• The User Account Control window will ask whether you want to allow changes - click Yes.
• In the Command Prompt window, paste the following command and hit Enter:
  sfc /scannow
• Once the scan is complete, use the following commands and press Enter after each:
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
• Restart your computer.

Fix 3. Allow access permissions in Component Services

Adjusting permissions in Component Services can resolve access-related issues that might be causing the Event ID 10010 error.

• Open the Component Services by typing dcomcnfg in Windows search box and pressing Enter.
• Double-tap on Computers.
• Right-click on My Computers and pick Properties.
• Select the Default Properties tab.
• At the top, mark the Enable Distributed COM on this computer checkbox.
• Under Default Authentication Level, select Connect from the drop-down menu.
• Under Default Impersonation Level, select Identify from the drop-down menu.
• Click Apply and OK.

Fix 4. Enable or restart the Feature Discovery Resource Publishing Service

This service helps in network discovery and functioning. Ensuring it's active can resolve network-related errors causing the Event ID 10010.

• In Windows search, type Services, and press Enter.
• Scroll to find the Function Discovery Resource Publication Service.
• Right-click on it and select Properties.
• If the service is not running, click on Start.
• If it is running, first click Stop, wait a moment, then click Start.
• Set the service to Automatic Startup type from the drop-down menu.
• Apply the changes and click OK.
• Restart your computer.

Fix 5. Reset DCOM permissions

Resetting DCOM permissions to their default settings can resolve permission-related issues that are causing the Event ID 10010 error.

• Open the Component Services by typing dcomcnfg in Windows search box and pressing Enter.
• Navigate to Component services > Computers > My Computer.
• Right-click on My Computer and select Properties.
• In the Properties, navigate to the COM Security tab.
• Click on Edit Limits and edit default under access permissions and launch and activation permissions respectively.
• Reset the permissions to the default settings.
• Apply the changes and click OK.
• Restart your computer.

Fix 6. Try System Restore

System Restore can revert your computer's state to a previous point in time, potentially fixing any recent changes that caused the Event ID 10010 error.

• Type in Create a Restore point in Windows search and hit Enter.
• In the System Protection tab, pick System restore.
• Click Next.
• Click Show more restore points (if available).
• Pick the time before the problem occurred and click Next.
• Your computer will restart.

Fix 7. Reset your PC

Resetting your PC reinstalls Windows, which can fix persistent system errors. This process can be done without losing personal files, but it is still recommended to back up important data.

• Right-click on Start and then select Settings.
• Go to Update & Security and pick Recovery on the left side of the window.
• Find Reset this PC section and click Get Started.
• Select Keep my files and Cloud download.
• Next, pick whether you want to reinstall the apps.
• Click Reset.
• Your system will restart, and the process of Windows reset will begin.