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EventID 10016 error in Windows 10/11 [FULL FIX]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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ManyWindows 10 userscomplain that after each boot, theEvent Logdisplays intriguing application-specific permission errors.
These errors started to appears soon after users upgraded to theAnniversary Update.
Since there is very little information available as to why Windows 10 displays this type of errors, many users quicklyrolled backto their previous OS.
Those who haven’t, are still struggling to understand why thiserrorappears and how to fix it.
Windows 10 users report that thiserroralso appears when they install the latest OS updates. Fortunately, we’ve found a possible solution to remove thiserroronce and for all.
Windows 10 EventID 10016 error
After the anniversary updates, I’m getting the sameerroras everyone else. Microsoft, this is inexcusable given the new Windows 10 update strategy that you have implemented.
The application-specific permission settings do not grant Local Activation permission for the COM Server application with CLSID{8D8F4F83-3594-4F07-8369-FC3C3CAE4919}and APPID{F72671A9-012C-4725-9D2F-2A4D32D65169}to the user NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM SID (S-1-5-18) from address LocalHost (Using LRPC) running in the application container Unavailable SID (Unavailable). This security permission can be modified using the Component Services administrative tool.
How can I fix EventID 10016 error?
- Go toRegedit> search for {F72671A9-012C-4725-9D2F-2A4D32D65169}2. Right-click >PermissionsandAdvanced.3. On the top line, clickChangeand addUsersin the white box > tick the little box underneath > click OK4. Back in the permissions window, tick ‘Full Control‘ forAdministratorsandUsers.5. Go toComponent services>the box shouldn’t be greyed out.6. You’ll see 3 tables: Launch and Activation Permissions, Access Permissions, Configuration7. Go toLaunch and Activation Permissions> ClickCustomize> addSystemif it’s not there.8. Tick all 4 boxes > click OK.9. In regedit, restore CLSID permissions back to SYSTEM and APPID permissions back to TRUSTED INSTALLER, which should beNT SERVICEtrustedinstaller.10. Reboot your computer and the EventID 10016 error should be gone.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
