Fix Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service error

But sometimes while running this tool, you may receive one of the following error : Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.
If you also receive Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service error while running SFC /scannow (System File Checker) command in Windows 10, 8 / 7, Here this video we have some tips to fix this error.

Fix Error Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service .

Now, Services Manager window will be opened on your computer. Here you have to find Trusted Installer or Windows Modules Installer service. Once you have located this service, you can double-click on it to open.
If the service is not enabled then simple click on the Start button

Fix 02 ; Fix “Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service” error using Elevated Command Prompt
open the elevated control prompt on your Windows computer by pressing Windows + X keys together and then selecting Command Prompt (Admin)option from the Power user menu

Type command : sc config trustedinstaller start=auto press enter
Just after entering the above command line, you should get a Success message like “[SC] ChangeServiceConfig SUCCESS

After that, enter the following command and press the Enter key:
net start trustedinstaller
After entering the above command line, you should receive a message “The Windows Modules Installer service was started successfully“.

[amberdubois]

Sc config trustedinstaller start=auto says, "sc' is not recognized as an internal or external command" shutdown is also giving me the same error.

[theentity]

hey I can't open services, my windows key doesn't work, my search on the taskbar doesn't work, no windows apps are working, like microsoft store and mail, my file explorer does not want to open it just gives me an error, and i cant reset my pc, , how do i fix this

[TheBearStudios]

Hello. I successfully tried the steps 1 and 2 in your video, but the when I try to run sfc /scannow , I still get Resource Protection could not start the repair service. Something else is not set correctly ideas please ?

[andreiapelo]

What can I do if my Pc doesn't have a Windows Modules Installer on it. is there any alternative for that file?

[medicreaper]

dude i have a problem right after i input sc config trustedinstaller start=auto press enter it ask me to put "sc <server> config[service name]<option1><option2>.."

[naansilva]

I am still having that same problem even after following your steps bro. how ?

[reonitez]

Oh my god thank you so much!!

As someone who knows nothing much about this kind of stuff this was such a big help! 😅

[youngtrogon]

how do i fix the services app when i open it it shows nothing then closes by itself after 10 seconds how do i fix that

[dansanoria]

hi i got this error. but when i try to go to Properties of service. it doesnt pop up. no matter what i do. as well as when i type on cmd msconfig, nothing happens, also when i right click then properties any files. nothing pop up. any idea how to fix that?

[veronikakralovicova]

Hi, after writing the 'sc config trustedinstaller start-auto' I dont get the Success message. instead, i get some DESCRIPTION, USAGE, NOTE paragraph with various options. how can i bypass this, pls?

[infinity_tanaka]

i have done all the process but its giving access denied for sfc scan..is there any another method for to fix it

[reirtodiablo]

any posibble way that you knew how to fix stop code critical process died? im getting blue screens and cant be fixed

[AlanJereb]

Windows Modules Installer service missing, Trusted installer command not working "The specified service does not exist"

[nareshkumar-bctj]

windows 7 ultimate.i doesn't work for me.please help me
this what i am getting.
command: sc config trustedinstaller start=auto

OPTIONS:
NOTE: The option name includes the equal sign.
A space is required between the equal sign and the valu
type=
start=
error=
binPath= <BinaryPathName>
group= <LoadOrderGroup>
tag= <yes|no>
depend= <Dependencies(separated by / (forward slash))>
obj= <AccountName|ObjectName>
DisplayName= <display name>
password= <password>

[pankajj]

Windows module installer service missing and 2 fix got error (The system cannot find the file specified.)

[noisygrass]

lol stupid me, first I disabled the Trusted Installer and few weeks later I'm wondering why certain things don't work anymore. Enabled and all problems are gone.

[ventureelect]

Did not work for me. stops at 30% on both my ghosted drives.

[MyRudranil]

Still the problem Remains :( What to do ??

[diggs]

Tried but failed at this point, "C:\WINDOWS\system32>sc config truestedinstaller start=auto
[SC] OpenService FAILED 1060:

The specified service does not exist as an installed service."

[UgurPasa]

I was looking for how to start Trusted Installer and this video helped me THANKS !