If you’re seeing the error “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service” on your Windows 10 computer, don’t worry. This is a common error that can often be fixed with a few simple steps. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix this error so you can get your computer up and running again.
If you’re seeing the error message “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service”, it means that there’s a problem with the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service on your computer. This service is responsible for managing and monitoring Windows system resources, so if it’s not working properly, it can cause all sorts of problems.
Luckily, there’s an easy fix for this problem. Just follow the steps below and you’ll be up and running in no time.
1. First, open the Services window. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + R, then typing “services.msc” into the Run dialog and pressing Enter.
2. Scroll down the list of services and find the “Windows Management Instrumentation” service. Double-click on it to open the Properties window.
3. In the Properties window, set the “Startup type” to “Automatic” and click the “Start” button to start the service.
4. Once the service has been started, click “OK” to close the Properties window.
That’s it! The WMI service should now be up and running and you shouldn’t see the “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service” error anymore.
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What is the Windows Resource Protection?
The Windows Resource Protection is a service that helps to protect your computer from damage caused by malicious or incorrect software. It does this by scanning your system for potential problems and then repairing any that it finds.
If you suspect that your computer has been damaged by malicious or incorrect software, you can use the Windows Resource Protection to scan and repair your system. To do this, you will need to open the Command Prompt and type in the following command:
sfc /scannow
This will scan your system for potential problems and then repair any that it finds.
Why you might see the error: “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service”
If you see the error “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service” on your Windows 10 computer, it means that the Windows Modules Installer service is not running. This service is responsible for installing, uninstalling, and repairing Windows system files.
There are a few reasons why this service might not be running:
1. The service might not be installed.
2. The service might not be running.
3. The service might not be registered with the Service Control Manager.
4. The service might not have the correct permissions.
5. The service might be damaged.
If the Windows Modules Installer service is not running, you will not be able to install, uninstall, or repair Windows system files. To fix this problem, you need to start the Windows Modules Installer service.
1. Open the Services snap-in.
2. Find the Windows Modules Installer service.
3. Right-click the service and select Start.
4. Try to install, uninstall, or repair Windows system files.
How to fix the error: “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service”
If you see the error “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service” while trying to run the System File Checker tool, don’t worry – you can easily fix it.
First, you need to open an elevated Command Prompt window. To do this, click Start, type cmd, and then right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
Next, you need to type the following command and press Enter:
net start trustedinstaller
Once the service has been started, try running the System File Checker tool again and it should now work.
Conclusion
The Windows Resource Protection service could not start the repair service. This can be caused by a number of factors, including incorrect permissions or a corrupt file. If you are unable to start the service, you will need to use the Windows Repair tool to fix the issue.
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If you’re receiving the error message “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service”, it means that the Windows Modules Installer service is not running. This service is responsible for installing, uninstalling, and repairing Windows system components.
There are a few things you can try to get the service running again:
First, try restarting your computer. This will often fix the problem, as the Windows Modules Installer service is usually set to start automatically when your computer starts up.
If that doesn’t work, you can try manually starting the service. To do this, open the Services control panel (you can find this by searching for “Services” in the Start menu). Find the “Windows Modules Installer” service, right-click it, and select “Start”.
If the service still won’t start, you may need to try resetting it. To do this, open the Command Prompt (again, you can find this by searching for “Command Prompt” in the Start menu) and type the following command:
sc reset wuauserv
This should reset the service and allow you to start it again.
If you’re still having trouble, it’s possible that the Windows Modules Installer service is damaged or corrupted. In this case, you’ll need to repair or reinstall Windows.
