Event ID 7045: A Service was Installed in the System [Fix]

Deleting the newly installed service should fix this issue

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Updated onApril 12, 2024

updated onApril 12, 2024

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The Event ID 7045 denotes that a service was installed on your server. This might be by one of your users or sometimes a hacker that gained backdoor access to your server.

While this issue might look horrendous, it can be fixed by performing a few tweaks here and there. In this detailed guide, we will show you how to get rid of this prompt for good, just like we did withEvent ID 16.

What is Event ID 7045?

The Event ID 7045 shows that the system indicated installed a new service on your server. The subject of this prompt is usually the local system where the service was installed as part of the native Windows components.

Hence, it is hard to determine the person that made the change. This event can be worrisome if the new service is not from any of the systems on your server.

Also, it might denote a breach if the new service registers unusual resource usage. But you have nothing to worry about if you can identify the new service.

How can I fix Event ID 7045?

Before exploring the solutions in this section, below are some of the basic troubleshooting steps to apply:

If the event persists, you can now proceed to the fixes below:

1. Configure audit policies

If you are sure that Event ID 7045 is not a major problem, you can configure your audit policies to ignore it. Also, if you think there is a backdoor leak, you can change the audit policies to prevent it.

2. Scan for malware

If the new service causing the Event ID 7045 is leading to problems on your server, it might be a malicious service. What you need to do is to perform a full malware scan with a trusted antivirus to make sure the system is safe.

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However, if you know the specific service causing the problem, you must delete it before performing a malware scan.

With this, we can now conclude this guide on Event ID 7045. All you need to do now is to follow the instructions carefully, and things should be back to normal.

In the same vein, if you are getting theEvent ID 5145prompt, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

Event ID 7045: A Service was Installed in the System [Fix]#

What is Event ID 7045?#

How can I fix Event ID 7045?#

1. Configure audit policies#

2. Scan for malware#

Event ID 7045: A Service was Installed in the System [Fix]

What is Event ID 7045?

How can I fix Event ID 7045?

1. Configure audit policies

2. Scan for malware