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Unable to connect Windows system using PSExec

Krishnendu Bhowmick 0 Reputation points
2023-06-30T10:19:35.93+00:00

I am facing trouble connecting my Windows Pro 10 N system using PSExec. The error message I am receiving is "Could not start PSEXESVC service on 172.10.15.220: Access is denied."

To resolve the issue, I have tried the following:

  • Modified the registry by running the commands: reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
  • Changed the GPO by going to Computer Config > Windows settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment: and ensuring "allow log on locally" and "allow log on through remote desktop services".

None of these solutions has worked. Can someone help me find a solution to this problem?

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  1. Alex Mihaiuc 256 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2023-07-05T15:59:15.75+00:00

    psexec currently depends on Server (LanmanServer) for its operation. Could it be that it's stopped or disabled on your machine?

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