Increase System Timeout Values: Open Registry Editor (regedit) as Administrator
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What is Error 13805?
Windows System Error Code 13805, known as ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_TIMED_OUT, is a Internet & WinHTTP error that occurs during WinHTTP, WinInet, and internet protocols. The error indicates that: Negotiation timed out. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the internet services subsystem. The error code 13805 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_TIMED_OUT maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within WinHTTP, WinInet, and internet protocols is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- Network latency or packet loss is causing connection timeouts
- The system is overloaded and cannot process requests within the time limit
- A service or hardware device is taking too long to respond
- DNS resolution is slow or failing, adding delays to network operations
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Read the full guide →Step-by-Step Solutions
- Open Registry Editor (regedit) as Administrator
- Navigate to: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
- Find or create DWORD value 'ServicesPipeTimeout'
- Set it to 120000 (120 seconds in milliseconds, default is 30000)
- Restart your computer for the change to take effect
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*13805*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_TIMED_OUT*"} | Format-List
💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Use a wired Ethernet connection instead of Wi-Fi for reliability
- Monitor system performance and upgrade hardware if resource usage is consistently high
- Configure quality of service (QoS) rules on your router for critical traffic