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Fix Error 1061, The Service Cannot Accept Control Messages

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many of our readers have reported coming across Windows error 1061 which comes with an error messageThe service cannot accept control messages.

This Windows error 1061 usually happens when thenetwork servicesor the internet connection is not running fine. In this guide, we will share with you some solutions that will help you fix error 1061. Let us get right into it.

What is error message 1061?

Apart from problematic network services, this issue happens when the Application Services fails to respond to the requests to open applications to admin in Windows 11 and 10.

Moreover, it happens when there is a temporary mismatch between the requested control and the state of the core service.

Here are some of the common causes of Windows error 1061:

Let us check the different solutions that will help you resolve error 1061The service cannot accept control messages.

How do I fix error 1061: The service cannot accept control messages at this time?

1. Restart the Credential Manager Service

Many users have reported that restarting the Credential Manager service has helped them resolve the error code 1061The service cannot accept control messages.

You can read our guide that explains the solutions to fix the problem where theCredential Manager service is not working.

2. Start the Application Information Service

The Application Information (Appinfo) service lets the applications on your PC run with additional administrative privileges.

If it is disabled, it fails to elevate the app to administrator because of which you could face the errorThe service cannot accept control messages.

Check if the service is enabled or not and also make sure that it is running on your PC by following the above-mentioned steps.

Not only the above service needs to be enabled, but you also need to enable the below-mentioned services:

3. Close the IIS Worker Process from Task Manager

The W3wp.exe or IIS Worker Process runs in user mode that runs in order to process requests for each application pool.

If that process becomes faulty then you could come across issues such as error 1061. Simply kill the process and check if this solves the issue or not.

4. Use SFC and DISM scans

The corrupt system files can help you fix the error 1061 as chances are some network-related system files might be corrupt or missing from your computer.

Many users have reported that theSFC Scan is not working, for which we would suggest you apply the solutions mentioned in our dedicated guide.

5. Tweak your network adapter

Just make sure to enable the internet connection sharing feature for your network by heading over to Network & Sharing Center in Control Panel.

That is it from us in this guide. We have an article that explains in detail how you can easily fixWindows could not find a driver for your network adapterproblem.

You can refer to our guide and apply the solutions to resolve theDLL error code 126on your PC. Besides, we also have listed some effective solutions to fix theerror code 53003.

If you are gettingerror code 80090016on Office 365, then apply the solutions to resolve the problem.

Feel free to let us know in the comments below, which one of the above solutions resolved error 1061The service cannot accept control messages.

Fix Error 1061, The Service Cannot Accept Control Messages#

What is error message 1061?#

How do I fix error 1061: The service cannot accept control messages at this time?#

1. Restart the Credential Manager Service#

2. Start the Application Information Service#

3. Close the IIS Worker Process from Task Manager#

4. Use SFC and DISM scans#

5. Tweak your network adapter#