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Server service fails to start with “The system cannot find the file specified” error

Troubleshooting


Problem

The server service fails to start with an error 2. This error can occur after the service is stopped or after a reboot.

Symptom

The service fails with error 2.

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Windows® could not start the <service_name> service on local Computer.
Error 2: The system cannot find the file specified.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
26 January 2021

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ibm16398887