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by doctpd
Sat Nov 29, 2025 11:50 am
Forum: Help and Support
Topic: [Solved] FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service
Replies: 10
Views: 137197

Re: Ignore previous - now Re-Solved FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service

This error cropped up again on my system again recently despite my previous explanation.
I now believe that was wrong but I think I have a handle on it now.
Ignore everything posted previously. It is not BIOS.
When it happened this time I installed UMS v15 (still barfed) and took a careful look at ...
by doctpd
Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Help and Support
Topic: [Solved] FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service
Replies: 10
Views: 137197

SOLVED FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service

After many hours, checking everything, even combing the Registry I've worked this one out - A bit left field.
I restored a disc image from when I knew UMS worked. Only this time it gave the same error.
This took the entire OS out of the equation and the only thing left was a BIOS upgrade I had ...
by doctpd
Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Help and Support
Topic: [Solved] FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service
Replies: 10
Views: 137197

Re: FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service

Thanks boss
Where do I find that BASH script in Windows.
Can't see it in either Program Files(x86) or ProgramData on the working desktop system?
It does sound like a JRE problem and this might be it.
by doctpd
Thu Sep 05, 2024 10:52 am
Forum: Help and Support
Topic: [Solved] FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service
Replies: 10
Views: 137197

Re: FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service

Many thanks mik_s.
Un-installed Javas if not needed
Tried stopping all extra programs and disabling firewalls/Defender - no effect.
Installed UMS on my Win11 desktop and it works fine.

What environmental variables does UMS set ?
Does it use a JRE_HOME ?
How does it know to use the \jre directory in ...
by doctpd
Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Help and Support
Topic: [Solved] FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service
Replies: 10
Views: 137197

[Solved] FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service

Running ver14.4.0 on Win10 24/7 i3 server running UMS, LMS, PTRG, NAS, oVPN, CCTV recorder ADVR, podcatcher Juice.

UMS was working fine on 18Aug went on hols and then noted yesterday that server was not coming up on TV's VLC.
Checked the log and noticed "FATAL ERROR: Unable to start upnp service ...