Read: How to start, stop, disable Windows Services.
Fix Windows Services will not start
Windows Services are applications that typically start when the computer is booted and run quietly in the background until it is shut down. Strictly speaking, a service is any Windows application that is implemented with the services API. However, services normally handle low-level tasks that require little or no user interaction. Here are some suggestions. But before you start, create a System Restore point manually.
Fix Windows Service start error
1] Check Services Startup type
To manage Windows Services, you have to open the Run box, type services.msc and hit Enter to open the Services Manager. Here you can set its startup type to Automatic, Delayed, Manual or Disabled. Check if the specific service with whom you are facing problems is not set to Disabled. See if you can start it manually by clicking on the Start button.
2] Troubleshoot in Clean Boot State
Boot in Safe Mode and see if the Service is starting. Many times, non-Microsoft services or Drivers can interfere with the proper functioning of System Services. Alternatively, you could also execute a Clean Boot and check.
3] Run SFC and DISM
Run the System File Checker ie. Run sfc /scannow from an elevated command prompt. Reboot on completion and check. Windows 10/8.1 users may repair their Windows System Image and see if it helps.
4] Troubleshoot specific Services thus
If you are facing problems in starting some specific Services, check if any of these posts can help you:
Windows Time, Windows Firewall, Windows Event Log, services fail to startWindows could not start the Windows Update service on Local ComputerWindows Time Service not workingWindows Firewall service does not startWindows Event Log Service not startingWindows Security Center service can’t be startedWindows could not start the WLAN AutoConfig serviceWindows Search service stopsWindows Defender Service Couldn’t Be StartedUser Profile Service failed the logonGroup Policy Client Service failed to startProblem uploading to the Windows Error Reporting serviceBackground Intelligent Transfer Service giving problemsFailed to connect to a Windows serviceError 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashionCryptographic Service Provider reported an errorWindows Wireless Service is not running on this computer.
5] Try this Hotfix
If you are facing a problem with your Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 system – where you experience a long delay before all services are ready after you install an application, then visit KB2839217 and request for a hotfix. This can typically happen when the application creates a file whose filename is longer than 127 characters.
6] Try this Fix It
If you receive an error Windows could not start the Windows Firewall, DHCP client, or Diagnostic Policy on Local Computer on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, then apply this Fix It from KB943996.
7] Use system restore
See if restoring your Windows, using a prior good system restore point helps you.
8] Reset Windows 11/10
If nothing helps, you may have using Refresh or Reset PC in Windows 11/10. All the best!
