Windows 10: sfc /scannow showing Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service."

When i try to run sfc /scannow it shows me that "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service.". It use to work before but now it doesn't and i am not sure why.

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sfc /scannow "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"

Hi,

Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service is an error which may occur if you are trying to run the System File Checker tool (SFC /SCANNOW) to scan and repair Windows system files. To resolve this error, we suggest that you follow the
steps below:

• Press the Windows + R keys to open run command box.
• In the run command box, type services.msc, and press
  Enter.
• In the list of services, double click the Windows Modules Installer service.
• Set the startup type to Auto, and click OK.
• Restart your computer.
• After the restart, you'll be able to run the sfc /scannow command without any problems.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

 

sfc /scannow "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"

For further resolution with the error Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Select Start, and type CMD.
• Right-click Command Prompt; then, choose Run as administrator.
• If prompted, enter a username and password that grants admin rights to the computer.
• Type sc config trustedinstaller start= auto; then, press
  Enter. You should get a SUCCESS message.
• Next, type net start trustedinstaller; then, press Enter. You should receive a message that the service was started.
• Try the sfc /scannow command again.

Your reply is most important to us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

 

sfc /scannow "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"

i've been trying to do "sfc /scannow" because my pubg isn't working but everytime i type it into the admin command prompt is tells me that Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service even when i'm in safe mode.

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