Windows 10: sfc /scannow unable to start repair service Win10x64

Raising this issue again because all previous threads are locked.I have attempted the recommendations from two different MS Agents as posted in 2017 or so but I still get the error message.

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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 not working but verify only is working

there is no problem in chkdsk I've checked When I select command prompt and sfc scannow from f8 and repair.. it shows that a reboot is required for pending repair and pending renames folder in winsxs is full of files.. what should I do??