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Summary
Error
Cannot connect to SCM error code 1053 (The service could not start on a timely fashion)
Cause
Data Protector install service was timed-out due to the slowness of the network
It couldn't start install service on time
Fix
1- Examine the network connectivity speed and fix from network end if possible
2- I do research and found out one registry setting can help to increase the timeout to start service: ServicesPipeTimeout
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/b146cc3b-09b1-48cc-b756-377369cc856b/error-1053-the-server-did-not-respond-to-the-start-or-control-request-in-a-timely-fashion?forum=win10itprohardware
Go to Start > Run > and type regedit
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
With the control folder selected, right click in the pane on the right and select new DWORD Value
Name the new DWORD: ServicesPipeTimeout
Right-click ServicesPipeTimeout, and then click Modify
Click Decimal, type '180000', and then click OK
Restart the computer
Cause:
The Microsoft Windows Service Control Manager controls the state (i.e., started, stopped, paused, etc.) of all installed Windows services. By default, the Service Control Manager will wait 30,000 milliseconds (30 seconds) for a service to respond. However, certain configurations, technical restrictions, or performance issues may result in the service taking longer than 30 seconds to start and report ready to the Service Control Manager.
By editing or creating the ServicesPipeTimeout DWORD value, the Service Control Manager timeout period can be overridden, thereby giving the service more time to start up and report ready to the Service.
3- If problem still persists, I think you have no choice but upgrade these problematic clients LOCALLY.