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Failed To Start Service Veeamdeploysvc

Troubleshooting Guide: VeeamDeploySvc Failed to Start

This error typically occurs when the Veeam Installer Service (used during updates or component installations) is stuck in a disabled state or conflicts with a previous installation attempt.

Follow these steps in order to resolve the issue.

11) If service shows specific error codes

  • 5 (Access Denied): Fix service account permissions and “Log on as a service”.
  • 1067 / 1053: Likely corrupted binary or missing dependency — repair or reinstall.
  • 193: Wrong binary format (32-bit/64-bit mismatch) — ensure correct installer was used.
    Record exact error and search Veeam KB for that code.

6. Adjust Service Permissions and Security Software

  • Service Account: Go to services.msc, find Veeam Deploy Service, right-click → Properties → Log On. Ensure it uses the Local System account (default) or a properly configured domain account with local admin rights.
  • Antivirus Exclusions: Add exclusions for:
    • C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\VeeamDeploySvc.exe
    • C:\ProgramData\Veeam\
  • Windows Firewall: Temporarily disable the firewall to test. If the service starts, add an inbound rule for VeeamDeploySvc.exe.

What Is VeeamDeploySvc?

Before diving into troubleshooting, it is essential to understand the role of VeeamDeploySvc within the Veeam ecosystem. failed to start service veeamdeploysvc

The Veeam Deployment Service (VeeamDeploySvc) is a critical Windows service installed on a Veeam backup server or a managed component (such as a repository or gateway server). Its primary job is to:

  • Deploy and upgrade Veeam components on remote computers (e.g., transport agents, installers).
  • Communicate deployment commands over the network using Microsoft DCOM and WMI protocols.
  • Handle remote installation of Veeam Data Mover services.

When the Veeam installer or configuration wizard attempts to start this service and fails, the entire deployment process stops. Without this service running, Veeam cannot push or manage agents on target machines. 5 (Access Denied): Fix service account permissions and

1) Preliminary checks

  1. Open Services (services.msc) and locate “Veeam Deployment Service” (veeamdeploysvc).
  2. Note the service Startup Type and Attempt to start it manually; record any error message or code.
  3. Confirm the server has recent reboot and enough free disk space (especially C: and Veeam data paths).

2. Check Antivirus & Windows Defender

  • Temporarily disable real-time scanning on the target server during the operation.
  • Add exclusions for:
    • C:\Program Files\Veeam\
    • C:\ProgramData\Veeam\
    • VeeamDeploySvc.exe
  • Check quarantine logs for any blocked Veeam binaries.

Step 3 – Test Manual Start from Command Line

net start veeamdeploysvc

Then immediately check:

sc query veeamdeploysvc

Also try:

"C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Deploy\Veeam.DeployService.exe" --console

(if supported in your version – captures stdout errors)

Step 6: Investigate Antivirus Exclusions

Modern "Next-Gen AV" (like CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Windows Defender with ASR rules) actively blocks services that attempt to bind to network ports without a digital signature whitelist. Prevention Tips for the Future

Action:

  1. Temporarily disable the real-time protection (do not disconnect from the network; just disable file scanning for 5 minutes).
  2. Attempt to start VeeamDeploySvc.
  3. If it starts, you must add permanent exclusions for:
    • Folder: C:\Program Files\Veeam\ (all subfolders)
    • Process: VeeamDeploySvc.exe
    • Ports used by Veeam (TCP 9392, 9393, 9394, 2500-5000 range)

Prevention Tips for the Future

  • Use a dedicated service account with local admin rights on all managed servers.
  • Maintain antivirus exclusions for Veeam folders in your standard server build.
  • Always reboot servers before retrying failed deployments—clears many transient locks.
  • Keep Veeam components updated to avoid old installer bugs.
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