Trying to run sfc/scannow and response is "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"

Anonymous
2010-01-23T17:14:37+00:00

Originally, this started when I was trying to install some statistical software (JMP8) that should be supported by Windows 7.  I kept getting "the application could not start because its side by side configuration is incorrect"

While researching that for Windows 7, I ran across a suggestion to run sfc/scannow in the command prompt.  When I try to do that, I get the error listed above:  Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.

Any suggestions?

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Anonymous
2012-05-20T11:30:12+00:00

I  had  this issue and all the steps described in this and other internet posts led me  to a dead end of errors. 

However, I then discovered that somehow almost all my services had  gotten reset to "disabled". This was causing my original problems (network connectivity among them) and this problems.

Changing the services settings fixed my problems

To get to services type services in the search programs box on the start menu, then right click to run it as administrator.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-01-24T16:56:27+00:00

    Hi,

    Follow these below methods and check if the issue gets fixed. 

    Method 1: 

    You may perform a system restore Use the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to run System Restore (If System Restore is enabled on your computer)

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    1. Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into the disc drive, and then start the computer.
    2. Press a key when the message indicating "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD …". appears.
    3. Select a language, a time and currency, and a keyboard or input method, and then click Next.
    4. Click Repair your computer.
    5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, choose the drive of your Windows installation and click Next
    6. At the System Recovery Options Dialog Box, click on System Restore.
    7. Follow the System Restore Wizard instruction and choose the appropriate restore point.
    8. Click Finish to restore the system. 

    Method 2: ****

    You may also perfom sfc scan if you are able to get the command prompt in Windows Recovery Environment ( WinRE).

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    1. Type the following command, and then press ENTER:  sfc /scannow 

       [The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct    Microsoft versions.]

    A message will appear stating that 'The system scan will begin'. Be patient because the scan may take some time

    1. If any files require a replace SFC will replace them. You may be asked to insert your Win7 DVD for this process to continue
    2. If everything is okay you should, after the scan, see the following message "Windows resource protection did not    find any integrity violations"
    3. After the scan has completed, close the command prompt window, restart the computer and check.

    Method 3:

    Run SFC with offline option.

    sfc /SCANNOW /OFFBOOTDIR=c:\ /OFFWINDIR=c:\windows

    Where "c:" is your system drive

    Thanks and Regards:

    I. Suuresh Kumar- Microsoft Support.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-05-28T21:07:47+00:00

    I just tried method 2 and 3 and both did not work.

    I get this error message when trying 2

    Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service

    and this message when trying 3

    The arguments passed to sfc are invalid.  The offline windows directory

    specified points to the online system.

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-09-23T23:34:21+00:00

    I`m getting this problem also.

    Have tried to boot off the dvd and still get the error above

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