In this guide, we will show you quick ways to fix this issue and restore normalcy on your PC.
How to fix the Windows resource protection SFC error?
1. Run SFC in Safe Mode
If you are getting the Windows resource protection could not start the repair service error while trying to run the SFC scan on normal boot, you might need to run the scan in Safe Mode. If the scan works normally, the problem could be due to a third-party app or process.
2. Make some security changes
SFC might be interrupted if the winsxs folder cannot be accessed for some reason. The might be why you are getting the Windows resource protection could not start the repair service error. You can fix this by modifying security descriptors for that folder.
3. Run CHKDSK from Command Prompt
Another reason for the Windows resource protection could not start the repair service is related to hard disk errors. The easiest way to fix this is to run the CHKDSK command. The three methods detailed in this tutorial should help you solve the Windows resource protection could not start the repair service error on Windows 10. It means that now you can run the SFC scan without any sort of problems. If the SFC scan is still not working on your PC, check our detailed guide to fix it quickly. Let us know which of the methods worked best for you by leaving us a message in the comments below.
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