Event ID 7036: What It Is & Fix

The event ID 6036 error in Windows means a service unexpectedly started or stopped. It’s linked to the Service Control Manager and may arise from issues like corrupt system files, problems with the Cpmmon.dll file, or full log files.

Below, we’ll walk you thorugh the steps that address those causes. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to get rid of this error for good.

How can I fix the event ID 7036?

First, turn off background apps running on your PC, disconnect external devices and restart Windows in Safe Mode and check if the event ID 7036 persists. If it’s still there, follow the more advanced steps below.

1. Perform a clean boot

1. Press Windows + R key to open the Run dialog box, type msconfig, and click OK.
2. Select the Services tab and check the box for the Hide all Microsoft services option, then click the Disable all button.
3. Go to the Startup tab and Open Task Manager.
4. Select the startup programs and tap the Disable button.
5. Restart your PC and check if the event ID 7036 error persists.

A Clean boot prevents programs liable to cause the error from launching when you start the system.

2. Run an SFC scan

1. Left-click the Start button, type Command Prompt, and click the Run as administrator option.
2. Click Yes on the User Account Control prompt.
3. Type the following and press Enter: sfc /scannow 
4. Restart your PC and check if the error persists.

An SFC scan will find corrupt system files causing the event ID 7036 error on your PC. You can check how to fix the run as administrator option if it’s not working on your PC.

3. Delete the local policy registry subkey

1. Press Windows + R key to open the Run dialog box, type regedit, right-click on the Registry Editor and select Run as administrator.
2. Locate the following subkey in the Registry Editor, then press Enter: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\IPSec\Policy\Local
3. Right-click and select Delete from the drop-down.
4. Click Yes to confirm that you want to delete the subkey and quit the Registry Editor.
5. Restart your computer.

Tweaking the registry keys allows you to remove the faulty subkey causing the error. Read our guide if you encounter the Registry Editing has been disabled by Your Administrator error when using it.

4. Enable the File and Printer Sharing option

1. Press Windows + R key to open the Run dialog box, type firewall.cpl, and click OK to open Windows Defender Firewall.
2. Click on the Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall option.
3. Tap the Change settings button.
4. Check the box for File and Printer Sharing and click OK to save the changes.

Checking the box for File and Printer Sharing can resolve and prevent the event ID 7036 on your computer.

With the steps above you should be able to put an end to the Event ID 7036 error.

Our readers can also check our guide on fixing the security log is now full – Event ID 1104 on Windows 11. Also, our readers can read about the Event ID 7023 Error on Windows 11 and some fixes to resolve it.

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