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Windows failed to start the DHCP Client. Error code: 5 Access denied

I am working on a Laptop that has Windows 7 on it. The DHCP client will not start. I get access denied when I try to start it. It is using the log-on account (Local Services).

I have found references to this problem with Vista but not Win 7.

Any help is appreciated.

BigBadWolf_000

See this link...
http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistaperformance/thread/ee620803-5626-443f-a0f7-d37d45821ced

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abrannon

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Badwolf:

Thanks for the responce. I have tried that already. My problem seems to be a permission issue somewhere, not a dependencies issue. All Dependencies are running. I just can not start the DHCP Client. Everytime I try I get this message.

"Windows could not start the DHCP Client service on the Local Computer

Error 5: Access is denied."

mtydhd:

Thi spc laptop has never been on a domain. I have tried downloading the drivers but it did not help.

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abrannon

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This is not a domain computer. The services window is where I try to start it. Yes it is set to use teh Local service account. No this did not fix it. It is stopped and will not start.

BigBadWolf_000

Follow the instructions here...
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/dhcp.htm

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abrannon

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I have already tried that one with no success.

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No solution was provided, all though a lot of effort was put forth. Sometimes the only solution is "RRR" Reboot, Restore or Rebuild in that order...