{"id":1171,"date":"2020-09-04T08:37:09","date_gmt":"2020-09-04T08:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2025-01-30T10:22:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:22:36","slug":"host-process-windows-services-has-stopped-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/host-process-windows-services-has-stopped-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix: Host Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This article looks at what causes and how to fix the \u201cHost Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working\u201d error in Windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The error message isn\u2019t a strange error in Windows, especially since several users have complained about experiencing it. 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This message usually occurs randomly. When the host process error is occurring, you may also notice a considerable drop in your Internet connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <a href=\"https:\/\/answers.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/forum\/all\/host-process-for-windows-services-has-stopped\/906a80b5-82f6-4feb-8511-e7b32a2e1204\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">users report<\/a> seeing this error after a Windows update. This error might occur when a program is incompatible (usually third party) with your PC and the Windows OS. For instance, this issue could affect various operational setups, such as remote work environments where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remoteretrieval.com\/how-to-hassle-free-laptop-returns-service-provider\">laptops shipped to employers safely<\/a> are crucial for seamless productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other causes of the error include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incomplete Windows update patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incompatible third-party programs (such as printers and AV programs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted registry files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malware in your computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted memory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Some Windows users have related the error to printer problems. Check the printer\u2019s registry on the computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Host_Process_for_Windows_Services_Has_Stopped_Working\"><\/span>How to Fix Host Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_resolve_the_Host_Process_for_Windows_Services_Has_Stopped_Working_issue\"><\/span>How to resolve the Host Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preliminary_Workarounds\"><\/span>Preliminary Workarounds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reboot and try to print again and see if the problem has been solved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable any firewall program on your PC. If there is any, then try again to print the document you\u2019re printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect any printer that is connected to your computer.<br>If these solutions do not fix the Host Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working, you may proceed to the following technical solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Before you begin using these solutions, make sure you create a Windows restore point just in case something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Uninstall_Third-Party_Antivirus_Programs\"><\/span>Fix #1: Uninstall Third-Party Antivirus Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some sensitive antivirus can give false positives that can stop the program you are running. If, after disabling the antivirus software you still see the error result, uninstalling it may be the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-antivirus.png\" alt=\"Uninstall Antivirus\" class=\"wp-image-1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-antivirus.png 488w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/uninstall-antivirus-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you remove the program, conduct a full system scan to make sure that no malware is interfering with your system operations and causing the host process error. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing so will help remove the particular malware and other related malware programs. Additionally, you can update drivers that may be causing the host process issue on your PC. You can do it through the Device Manager or using a <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">driver updater<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=site_blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+Driver+Updater&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/host-process-windows-services-has-stopped-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tool<\/a> that will automatically update all the device drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Start_the_Computer_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>Fix #2: Start the Computer in Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This will boot your PC in Safe Mode. Safe mode shuts down every non-essential application during Windows launch and ensures that only the most stable drivers are running. It also ensures that non-essential processes do not start during the Windows Launch and it disables non-core components.<br>To start your PC on Safe Mode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Start button<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Power icon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the <strong>Shift key down<\/strong> and click <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the new menu select <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your computer will reboot, presenting you with a menu. Selection option 4 to select Enable Safe Mode (or option 5 to select Safe Mode with Networking).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In Safe Mode, you can either run your anti-malware software to remove the malware that could be causing the problem. You may also uninstall a recent Windows update that may be causing the malfunction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Launching your PC in Safe Mode can also be helpful if you face such issues like <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/windows-10-restore-error-0x80070091-fix\/\">error 0x80070091<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-device-i-o-error-code-0x8007045d\/\">error code 0x8007045d<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Locate_and_Repair_Incompatible_Programs_Causing_the_Error\"><\/span>Fix #3: Locate and Repair Incompatible Programs Causing the Error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the host process error often happens due to incompatibility between an application on your PC and the Windows OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You first need to determine the program that is causing the host process problem. To do this you will view the Event Logs on your PC. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the Control panel (In Windows 10 Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>S<\/kbd> then type <code class=\"inline\">control panel<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Administrative Tools<\/strong> (on Classic view) or <strong>System and Maintenance <\/strong>(in normal view).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Event Viewer<\/strong> (in Classic view) or <strong>View event logs<\/strong> (in normal view).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-viewer.png\" alt=\"Windows Event Viewer\" class=\"wp-image-1189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-viewer.png 843w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-viewer-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/event-viewer-768x345.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate through the Windows Logs folder and locate the <strong>Application and System logs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/applications-services-logs.png\" alt=\"Windows Application and System logs\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/applications-services-logs.png 1003w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/applications-services-logs-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/applications-services-logs-768x442.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate events that have red X\u2019s next to them and with the word Error. Some of the errors may also have the message, \u201cHost process for Windows has stopped working.\u201c<br>These events should be occurring around the same time or Just before the \u201cHost process for Windows stopped working\u201d error message occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you locate the programs causing the issue, you can proceed to the solutions that can help you fix the problem. You can update them or uninstall them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Perform_a_Clean_System_Boot\"><\/span>Fix #4: Perform a Clean System Boot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A clean boot helps to troubleshoot software compatibility issues. If you notice that the host process error is occurring because of third party software, you may need to perform a clean boot to give the system a complete shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will allow you to diagnose the problem in a step-by-step manner by removing 3rd party applications that are loaded and launching on startup. Now that we have discussed about the Clean boot let\u2019s see how to perform it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <code class=\"inline\">msconfig<\/code> and click OK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig-1.png\" alt=\"Perform a Clean System Boot\" class=\"wp-image-1193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig-1.png 394w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msconfig-1-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the General tab, ensure \u2018<strong>Selective startup<\/strong>\u2019 is checked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the selective startup tab, uncheck \u2018<strong>Load startup items.<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Service tab<\/strong> and check the box \u2018<strong>Hide all Microsoft services.<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click \u2018<strong>Disable all<\/strong>\u2019 to disable all the unnecessary services that might be causing the conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"567\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hide-microsoft-services.png\" alt=\"Perform a Clean System Boot\" class=\"wp-image-1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hide-microsoft-services.png 567w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hide-microsoft-services-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the <strong>Startup tab<\/strong>, click <strong>\u2018Open Task Manager.<\/strong>\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Task Manager disable all the enabled startup items.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taskmanager-startup.png\" alt=\"In the Task Manager disable all the enabled startup items.\" class=\"wp-image-1195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taskmanager-startup.png 705w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taskmanager-startup-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>, then Restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This process should give you a clue of which processes are causing the problem. If no startup process is causing the problem then it could be related to Microsoft services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Performing a clean boot also helps resolve errors that are not easily resolved by common fixes. For instance, BSOD errors, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/fix-error-code-0x80004003\/\">0x80004003<\/a>, often result in a boot loop that makes them impossible to resolve. Doing a clean boot interrupts the boot loop and lets your computer load in an environment that allows troubleshooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Run_System_Restore\"><\/span>Fix #5: Run System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To run system restore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the dialogue box, type <code class=\"inline\">sysdm.cpl<\/code> then press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"192\" class=\"wp-image-1197\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sysdm.png\" alt=\"run sysdm.cpl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sysdm.png 395w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sysdm-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>System Protection<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the tab choose <strong>System Restore<\/strong>. <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"215\" class=\"wp-image-1199\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/system-restore.png\" alt=\"System Restore\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/system-restore.png 407w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/system-restore-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Next then choose the desired <strong>System Restore<\/strong> point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the system restore process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After system restoration, reboot your computer and see if it has stopped working, if the process fixed the Host Process for Windows Services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a note, system restore is a useful function that can perfectly solve system malfunctions like <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/windows-shell-experience-host-high-cpu\/\">Windows Shell Experience host<\/a> error or <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/multiple-runtimebroker-exe-in-task-manager-what-to-do\/\">multiple RuntimeBroker.exe<\/a> processes in Task Manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_6_Repair_Corrupted_BITS_Files\"><\/span>Fix #6: Repair Corrupted BITS Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most users report getting this error message after the Windows update. This can be because of a corrupted BITS (Background Intelligent Transfer Service) file. If this is the case, you will need to repair the BITS files to fix the Host Process for Windows Services has stopped working.<br>To repair BITS files:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <kbd>Win<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the dialog box type (or copy and paste) this:<code>\\Programdata\\Microsoft\\network\\downloader<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Continue <\/strong>to allow the process to run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the Downloader folder, delete any file that begins with <strong>Qmgr<\/strong>, for instance, Qmgr0.dat, Qmgr1.dat etc. <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"377\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qmgr.png\" alt=\"Delete any file that begins with Qmgr\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qmgr.png 594w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qmgr-300x190.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After deleting the files, run Windows update (immediately).<br>Reboot your system after the Windows update and check if this solution helps to fix the error.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article looks at what causes and how to fix the \u201cHost Process for Windows Services Has Stopped Working\u201d error in Windows. 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