How to Fix: Starting ssh-agent on Windows 10 fails: "unable to start ssh-agent service, error :1058"
Unable to start ssh-agent service on Windows 10 due to error code 1058.
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The error message "unable to start ssh-agent service, error :1058" on Windows 10 indicates that the ssh-agent service is not functioning correctly. This issue can be caused by a variety of factors, including incorrect installation, corrupted system files, or conflicts with other services.
⚠️ Common Causes
- Incorrect installation of OpenSSH
🚀 How to Resolve This Issue
Method 1: Installing OpenSSH via PowerShell
- Step 1: Run the following command in PowerShell with elevated rights:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Force - Step 2: Install OpenSSH using the following command:
windows-feature --name OpenSSH --enable - Step 3: Start the ssh-agent service by running the following command:
Start-Service ssh-agent
Method 2: Installing OpenSSH via Windows Features
- Step 1: Run the following command in PowerShell with elevated rights:
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Force - Step 2: Enable OpenSSH using the following command:
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Name OpenSSH -Online - Step 3: Start the ssh-agent service by running the following command:
Start-Service ssh-agent
✨ Wrapping Up
By following these methods, you should be able to resolve the "unable to start ssh-agent service, error :1058" issue on your Windows 10 system.
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