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SVC-FAIL-TermService

System Service Crash: Remote Desktop (TermService)

MEDIUM Windows (BSOD) ID: WIN-137

What is SVC-FAIL-TermService?

The SVC-FAIL-TermService error is categorized as a medium-severity Windows operating system issue that can significantly impact your PC's stability. TermService terminated unexpectedly. Services dependent on this process may not work. When experiencing the System Service Crash: Remote Desktop (TermService) fault, users often report sudden system crashes, unresponsive behavior, or a blue screen of death (BSOD). In most diagnostic scenarios, this problem is directly triggered by underlying hardware or software complications such as corrupt service registry keys, blocked by antivirus and missing permission. To permanently resolve the SVC-FAIL-TermService issue and prevent further system degradation, it is highly recommended to follow our step-by-step troubleshooting guide below, ensuring your Windows operating system components are functioning correctly.

Common Causes

Step-by-Step Fix Guide

Commands & Diagnostics

sc query TermService
net start TermService

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