When your COM+ Event System is missing from Services
I was attempting to install a 3rd party software on a server that was already serving other applications. The 3rd party software failed on installation and then subsequent issues started with my backup software that was on the particular server. After researching the issue, I discovered that one of the dependencies for the backup software was in fact missing from the Services list. After referencing multiple out-of-date articles I did find that you could copy the hive from one working server to another to resolve the issue. I was able to export the EventSystem hive from the HKLM>SYSTEM>CurrentControlSet>services>Eventsystem and import onto the errant server. After a quick reboot the service reappeared in the Services list and I was able to perform my backups. As for the 3rd party software, they will have to make an effort to assure me that the installer is without error moving forward. Update: the backup software has been performing without error. ...