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0x80070424

The specified Windows service does not exist

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Windows cannot find the service referenced by the operation.

SeverityHighSystemsWindows 10 / 11SymbolERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXISTUpdatedAug 31, 2026

Overview

This differs from a disabled service: the service registration itself is missing or the wrong service name was requested.

Common causes

  • Missing service registration
  • Damaged Windows components
  • Incorrect service name
  • Unsupported cleanup or malware damage

Symptoms

  • Service commands say the service is not installed
  • Windows Update components are absent
  • Troubleshooter cannot start a required service

Prevention

  • Avoid service-deletion scripts
  • Use supported Windows repair methods
  • Maintain security protection

0x80070424 diagnostic evidence

Official-definition grounded

Use the code identity and the affected operation together. The same numeric result can appear in different workflows, so logs and symptoms determine the safest repair branch.

Hexadecimal0X80070424
Unsigned decimal2147943460
SymbolERROR_SERVICE_DOES_NOT_EXIST
Error familyWindows services
Severity bitFailure
Evidence sourceMicrosoft System Error Codes
1Confirm the operationService commands say the service is not installed
2Collect matching evidenceWindows Update components are absent
3Retest the same actionTroubleshooter cannot start a required service

Definition source: Microsoft System Error Codes. This report preserves the official code identity and does not claim one universal cause.

How to troubleshoot error 0x80070424

Service errors require the exact service name and policy context. A disabled service and a missing service registration are different problems.

1

Identify the exact Windows service

Use the original error and Services console to determine which service is disabled, missing, or failing. Record its service name and display name.

2

Inspect configuration without changing it

From an administrator terminal, query the service state and configuration. On managed PCs, check whether Group Policy controls it.

3

Use supported repair for damaged registration

Run the relevant troubleshooter. If the service registration is missing or Windows components are damaged, run DISM and SFC before considering an in-place repair.

Before advanced repair: Do not apply generic startup-type lists. Service defaults and triggers can vary by Windows version, edition, policy, and role.

Official-source grounding

The error meaning is grounded in Microsoft System Error Codes. The visual sequence also follows Microsoft Windows service guidance and Microsoft Support guidance for Windows Update troubleshooting and Microsoft DISM repair guidance. Causes and repair steps vary by system evidence; this report does not claim a universal success rate.

Frequently asked questions

What does 0x80070424 mean?

Windows cannot find the service referenced by the operation. This differs from a disabled service: the service registration itself is missing or the wrong service name was requested.

Is 0x80070424 always caused by the same problem?

No. The code identifies a failure condition, but the exact cause depends on the affected operation, Windows build, logs, and recent system changes.

Can Advanced System Repair help with 0x80070424?

Advanced System Repair can scan for damaged Windows components and related system issues. No tool can guarantee one universal fix; preserve backups and match repair steps to the evidence on the affected PC.