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Fix "Windows Resource Protection could not start..." when trying to run SFC

When trying to run SFC /scannow via CMD.exe (as Administrator) on a Vista Machine,  Vista display "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service." and stopped.

Try enabling the following services:

  • Windows Modules Installer (Service Name: msiserver).
  • Windows Installer (Service Name: TrustedInstaller).

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