# Error: 1053 (ERROR_SERVICE_REQUEST_TIMEOUT) - The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.

- **ID:** `mongodb/invalid-windows-service-name`
- **Domain:** mongodb
- **Category:** runtime_error
- **Error Code:** `1053`
- **Verification:** ai_generated
- **Fix Rate:** 78%

## Root Cause

MongoDB on Windows failed to start as a service within the default 30-second timeout, often due to a corrupted configuration file, insufficient system resources, or a port conflict.

## Version Compatibility

| Version | Status | Introduced | Deprecated |
|---------|--------|------------|------------|
| MongoDB 5.0 | active | — | — |
| MongoDB 6.0 | active | — | — |
| Windows Server 2019 | active | — | — |
| Windows Server 2022 | active | — | — |

## Workarounds

1. **Check the MongoDB log file (e.g., C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\6.0\log\mongod.log) for specific errors. Common fixes: ensure port 27017 is not in use with `netstat -ano | findstr :27017`, or correct the config file path in the service.** (80% success)
   ```
   Check the MongoDB log file (e.g., C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\6.0\log\mongod.log) for specific errors. Common fixes: ensure port 27017 is not in use with `netstat -ano | findstr :27017`, or correct the config file path in the service.
   ```
2. **Remove and recreate the MongoDB service with explicit parameters: `sc delete MongoDB` then `mongod.exe --config "C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\6.0\bin\mongod.cfg" --install --serviceName MongoDB`.** (85% success)
   ```
   Remove and recreate the MongoDB service with explicit parameters: `sc delete MongoDB` then `mongod.exe --config "C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\6.0\bin\mongod.cfg" --install --serviceName MongoDB`.
   ```
3. **Temporarily increase service start timeout via registry (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control, ServicesPipeTimeout = 60000) to allow more time for startup, then diagnose logs.** (75% success)
   ```
   Temporarily increase service start timeout via registry (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control, ServicesPipeTimeout = 60000) to allow more time for startup, then diagnose logs.
   ```

## Dead Ends

- **** — The service will eventually time out again if the root issue (e.g., port conflict or corrupt config) is not addressed. (85% fail)
- **** — The same configuration file or port conflict remains, causing the same timeout. (90% fail)
- **** — This bypasses the service manager but leaves the system without automatic restart on boot, and may miss environment-specific settings. (70% fail)