Here are the steps I recommend to resolve this issue: 1. Enable Debug Logging: Start the worker with debug logging enabled:

bash
   prefect worker start -p "your-pool-name" --log-level DEBUG

2. Check Working Directory: - Ensure your flow's working directory path doesn't contain spaces - If using a shared drive (D:\PrefectServer), verify the worker service has network access to it 3. Verify Python Environment: - Make sure all required dependencies are installed in the Python environment the worker is using - Check that the Python interpreter path is correctly set in your worker configuration 4. Check Service Configuration: Since you're running as a Windows service: - Ensure the service is running under an account with appropriate permissions - Verify network access to shared resources - Check Windows Event Viewer for any service-related errors Could you please provide: 1. The contents of your flow code 2. How you're starting the worker (the exact command or service configuration) 3. Any relevant logs from the Windows Event Viewer This will help me provide more specific guidance for your situation. Also, since you're running this as a Windows service, make sure that: - The service account has the necessary permissions to access all required resources - All paths in your configuration use proper Windows path formatting - Environment variables are properly set in the service context Would you be able to share any of these additional details so I can provide more targeted assistance?