SQL Server LaunchPad "The service did not respond in a timely fashion" + No Log in ExtensibilityLog

I'm trying to start LaunchPad service but it fails to start with:

Error 1053: "The service did not respond in a timely fashion"

I've been reading this was common in RC versions but I'm running SQL Server 2016 SP1 + CU3.

I've tried to add the SQLRUserGroup to the LogOnLocally user right assignment. The service still not run.

Also, there is no log in folder C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Log\ExtensibilityLog

I've tried to change security of log folder including the NT Service\MSSQLLaunchpad and the SQLRUserGroup entries.

I has this issue, this tutorial did the trick for me.

https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4558/sql-server-launchpad-service-cannot-be-started/

Should be noted an easy work around for me was just to change the account to NETWORK SERVICE in config manager, if you're not fussed about using a dedicated account for security reasons it will likely work for you also.

StackExchange Database Administrators Q#182455, answer score: 4