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How To Fix “Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start The Repair Service” Error In Windows 7

Posted February 19, 2010 – 3:50 pm in: Windows 7 Guides
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Recently we covered how to repair Windows 7 system files using the “sfc” command. One of our readers has been receiving “Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service” error when trying to perform the above action.

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If you too have been getting the same error message, here is the fix for it. The issue behind the error is that Windows Modules Installer service has been disabled on your system. You just need to enable it!

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To enable it:

1. Type Services in Start menu search box and hit enter to launch Services window.

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2. Locate the service named Windows Modules Installer and Double-click on the same.

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3. Change the Startup type to Manual.

Enable Windows Modules Installer Service

4. Click Ok to apply the change. You are done!

5. Now follow the how to repair system files in Windows 7 guide to fix your system files.

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2 Comments

  1. Jeff
    Posted June 20, 2011 at 11:08 pm | Permalink

    this solution didin’t work
    Using Windows 7 home premium 64

  2. Margot
    Posted July 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm | Permalink

    this doesnt work for me as I cant get to the start button – I’m in system restore and the dos prompt using Windows Vista and the erroe Windows Resource Protection could not start the reapir – same as Jeff

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