{"id":141239,"date":"2023-07-06T08:34:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T08:34:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=141239"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:08:52","slug":"windows-resource-protection-could-not-start-the-repair-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/windows-resource-protection-could-not-start-the-repair-service\/","title":{"rendered":"[Fixed] Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>System files are necessary for your Windows to operate and run properly. If these system files go corrupted, missing, or damaged, your PC may run into errors. Such errors are usually fixed by running the SFC (System File Checker) scan. But what if you face issues while running this scan?<\/p><p>&lsquo;Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service&rsquo; is an error that occurs while you try to run the &lsquo;SFC\/Scannow&rsquo; command. The error is majorly caused by a malfunctioning or disabled TrustedInstaller.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-sfc-throwing-the-&lsquo;windows-resource-protection-could-not-start-the-repair-service&rsquo;-error?\"><strong>Why is SFC throwing the &lsquo;Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service&rsquo; Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>System File Checker (SFC) is a Windows built-in tool that helps replace damaged system file versions with the correct ones, thereby fixing many problems. For the System File Checker to work properly, TrustedInstaller needs to be functional.<\/p><p>TrustedInstaller is required to install, modify, and remove Windows updates and other system components. It controls Windows Resource Protection (WRP), which protects against unauthorized modifications, including changes to the system files, registry values, etc.<\/p><p>When the TrustedInstaller malfunctions or remain disabled, the services dependent on it, like SFC and WRP, fail to run and you may get the above error while running the SFC scan.<\/p><p>In this blog, we have shared some quick &amp; easy methods to help you troubleshoot the &lsquo;Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service&rsquo; error.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-windows-resource-protection-could-not-start-the-repair-service-error?\"><strong>How to Fix Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Let&rsquo;s start fixing the error with the number one recommended method!<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-run-windows-modules-installer-trustedinstaller-through-the-service-console\"><strong>#1 Run Windows Modules Installer (TrustedInstaller) Through the Service Console<\/strong><\/h3><p>Windows TrustedInstaller (Modules Installer) allows installing, removing, or modifying the Windows OS components and updates. If it doesn&rsquo;t work ideally or malfunctions, you may receive the <strong>&ldquo;Windows Resource Protection Could Not Start the Repair Service&rdquo; <\/strong>error. You can try to restart it with the following steps and see if the issue gets fixed:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box (<strong>press Windows + R<\/strong>), and type <strong>services. msc<\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong> to access the <strong>Service<\/strong> console.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/type-services-msc-in-Run-dialog-box.jpg\" alt=\"type-services-msc-in-Run-dialog-box\" class=\"wp-image-141251 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/type-services-msc-in-Run-dialog-box.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/type-services-msc-in-Run-dialog-box-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/type-services-msc-in-Run-dialog-box-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, search <strong>Windows Modules Installer<\/strong>, right-click on it, and choose to open its <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-Modules-Installer-Properties.jpg\" alt=\"open-Windows-Modules-Installer-Properties\" class=\"wp-image-141252 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-Modules-Installer-Properties.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-Modules-Installer-Properties-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/open-Windows-Modules-Installer-Properties-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under the <strong>General<\/strong> tab, select <strong>Manual<\/strong> from the <strong>Startup type<\/strong> drop-down list.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keep-the-Windows-Module-Installer-Proeprties-Startup-Type-to-Minimal.jpg\" alt=\"Keep-the-Windows-Module-Installer-Proeprties-Startup-Type-to-Minimal\" class=\"wp-image-141253 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keep-the-Windows-Module-Installer-Proeprties-Startup-Type-to-Minimal.jpg 401w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keep-the-Windows-Module-Installer-Proeprties-Startup-Type-to-Minimal-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Keep-the-Windows-Module-Installer-Proeprties-Startup-Type-to-Minimal-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, click <strong>Start &gt; Apply<\/strong> under <strong>Service status<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"403\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/set-service-status-to-start.jpg\" alt=\"set-service-status-to-start\" class=\"wp-image-141255 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/set-service-status-to-start.jpg 403w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/set-service-status-to-start-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/set-service-status-to-start-150x173.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finally, close the Service console and see if you can run the system file checker without error.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-start-trustedinstaller-using-the-command-prompt\"><strong>#2 Start TrustedInstaller Using the Command Prompt<\/strong><\/h3><p>If restarting the TrustedInstaller from Service Console didn&rsquo;t work in your favor, you can do it using the command prompt. Follow the steps below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + S<\/strong> to access Windows Search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong>CMD<\/strong> and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-cmd-as-administrator.jpg\" alt=\"run-cmd-as-administrator\" class=\"wp-image-141256 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-cmd-as-administrator.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-cmd-as-administrator-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-cmd-as-administrator-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the elevated CMD window, type <strong>sc config trustedinstaller start= auto<\/strong> command and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. This command will set the Windows Modules Installer service startup type to <strong>Automatic. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/net-start-trustedinstaller-command.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141264 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/net-start-trustedinstaller-command.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/net-start-trustedinstaller-command-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/net-start-trustedinstaller-command-150x52.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, you&rsquo;ll see a <strong>ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS<\/strong> message on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ChangeServiceConfig-SUCCESS-message-1.jpg\" alt=\"ChangeServiceConfig-SUCCESS-message\" class=\"wp-image-141263 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ChangeServiceConfig-SUCCESS-message-1.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ChangeServiceConfig-SUCCESS-message-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ChangeServiceConfig-SUCCESS-message-1-150x52.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, type the <strong>net start trustedinstaller<\/strong> command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the process is completed, run the SFC command to check if the problem is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-enable-safe-boot\"><strong>#3 Enable Safe Boot <\/strong><\/h3><p>You may also encounter this system error due to a service or application conflicting with the System File Checker utility. You can enable the Safe Boot and see if you can run SFC:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access <strong>Windows Search (Windows + S)<\/strong> or <strong>Run<\/strong> (<strong>Windows + R<\/strong>) dialog box and type <strong>msconfig<\/strong> to open <strong>System Configuration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to the <strong>Boot<\/strong> tab, click <strong>Safe boot, <\/strong>and then choose the <strong>Minimal <\/strong>option. Finally, click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/enable-safe-boot.jpg\" alt=\"enable-safe-boot\" class=\"wp-image-141270 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:574px;height:384px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/enable-safe-boot.jpg 574w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/enable-safe-boot-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/enable-safe-boot-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure><p>Restart your system and run an SFC scan to see if the problem is fixed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-run-dism-command\"><strong>#4 Run DISM Command<\/strong><\/h3><p>In some cases, users have been able to fix the error by running the DISM command before the SFC scan. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/manufacture\/desktop\/what-is-dism?view=windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management)<\/a> is a Windows built-in tool to service and prepare&nbsp; corrupted or broken Windows images, including the images used in Windows RE and Windows Setup. Follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt (CMD) and run it as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the elevated cmd window, you type <strong>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-DISM-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-DISM-command\" class=\"wp-image-141271 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-DISM-command.jpg 529w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-DISM-command-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/run-DISM-command-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/figure><p>Wait for the scan to complete. Once done, see the results. If there are any instructions to follow, do so. If not, you can run SFC\/Scannow command and see if the error is fixed.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-add-a-trustedinstaller-expandable-string-value-to-the-registry-editor\"><strong>#5 Add a TrustedInstaller Expandable String Value to the Registry Editor<\/strong><\/h3><p>This could be your last resort to fix the error. But be careful as meddling with the Registry Editor is not recommended very often, except for errors such as, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-code-19-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code 19,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/restart-to-repair-drive-errors-on-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restart to Repair Drive<\/a> errors, or fixing Broken Registry Items.<\/p><p>Additionally, incorrect modifications can wreck your system and put your data at risk. Therefore, ensure that you have a backup of your system data. Once sure, you can add a TrustedInstaller Expandable String Value to the Registry Editor with the following steps:<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-find-trustedinstaller-id-and-sub-folder-in-file-explorer\"><strong>A. Find TrustedInstaller ID and Sub-Folder in File Explorer<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> with <strong>Windows + E <\/strong>and navigate to <strong>C:\\Windows\\Servicing\\Version<\/strong> path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&rsquo;ll see a folder named <strong>10.0.219XX.X.<\/strong> This is your TrustedInstaller ID. Copy the folder name to your clipboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/copy-TrustedInstaller-ID-Recovered.jpg\" alt=\"copy-TrustedInstaller-ID-Recovered\" class=\"wp-image-141272 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/copy-TrustedInstaller-ID-Recovered.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/copy-TrustedInstaller-ID-Recovered-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/copy-TrustedInstaller-ID-Recovered-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, navigate to the <strong>C:\\Windows\\WinSxS<\/strong> path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afterward, locate the following, depending on your CPU.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>x86_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_{TrustedInstaller ID} (32bit Windows)<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_{TrustedInstaller ID} (64bit Windows)<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the above-discussed sub-folder name, <strong>TrustedInstaller ID<\/strong> is the name noted previously.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/locate-amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35-folder-Recovered.jpg\" alt=\"locate-amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35-folder-Recovered\" class=\"wp-image-141274 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/locate-amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35-folder-Recovered.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/locate-amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35-folder-Recovered-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/locate-amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35-folder-Recovered-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the folder name and path to the clipboard or notepad.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b-create-expandable-string-value-in-registry-editor\"><strong>B. Create Expandable String Value in Registry Editor<\/strong><\/h4><p>Now that you have the required details, add a new expandable string value in the registry editor.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Run<\/strong> dialog box, type <strong>regedit,<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, copy-paste the following address and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Component Based Servicing\\Version<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"698\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Follow-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-Windows-CurrentVersion-Component-Based-Servicing-Version-path.jpg\" alt=\"Follow-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-Windows-CurrentVersion-Component-Based-Servicing-Version-path\" class=\"wp-image-141276 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Follow-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-Windows-CurrentVersion-Component-Based-Servicing-Version-path.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Follow-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-Windows-CurrentVersion-Component-Based-Servicing-Version-path-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Follow-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-SOFTWARE-Microsoft-Windows-CurrentVersion-Component-Based-Servicing-Version-path-150x67.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, right-click on the <strong>Version<\/strong>, and select <strong>New &gt; Expandable String Value<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"556\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/create-expandable-string-value.jpg\" alt=\"create-expandable-string-value\" class=\"wp-image-141277 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/create-expandable-string-value.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/create-expandable-string-value-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/create-expandable-string-value-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rename the value using <strong>TrustedINstaller ID<\/strong>. Next, double-click on the newly created value and enter the folder path as given below:<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>%SystemRoot%\\winsxs\\amd64_microsoft-windows-servicingstack_31bf3856ad364e35_10.0.19041.1XXX_none_7e3d47227c694b34<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that you use <strong>%SystemRoot%<\/strong> and <strong>trim C:\\Windows<\/strong> from the folder path.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/use-SystemRoot-and-trim-C-Windows-in-registry-editor.jpg\" alt=\"use-SystemRoot-and-trim-C-Windows-in-registry-editor\" class=\"wp-image-141279 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/use-SystemRoot-and-trim-C-Windows-in-registry-editor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/use-SystemRoot-and-trim-C-Windows-in-registry-editor-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/use-SystemRoot-and-trim-C-Windows-in-registry-editor-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/use-SystemRoot-and-trim-C-Windows-in-registry-editor-150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to save the changes and close the editor window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, reboot your system and see if the issue is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>All these methods have been helpful for users stuck with this error. You can try the solutions and see which works best for you. However, remember that there may be a risk of losing data while modifying Registry entries. 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