What is ‘The service cannot be started either because it is disabled’ error in Windows 10?
If you are experiencing ‘The service cannot be started either because it is disabled’ error while trying to run Windows Security Center in Action Center or when you open Network Policy Server in Windows 10 computer, then you are in right place for the solution. In this post, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘The service cannot be started either because it is disabled’ error: It is common Windows problem usually occurred when you try to open/run certain programs or services in Windows computer. This error prevents you to running certain services or programs including Windows Security Center in Action Center, Network Policy Server and/or other services in Windows 10 computer. Let’s take a look at error message.
“The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it”
There could be several reasons behind this error including interference of your third-party antivirus, misconfigured system settings, disabled the services/program, corruption in WMI repository (Windows Management Instrumentation) in your computer and other reasons. This issue can be occurred if the service you want to open is not enabled in your Windows computer. So, you can enable the service again in order to fix the issue.
Also, you can perform WMI repository repair operation in your computer in order to fix corruption in WMI repository and resolve the error. Another possible reason behind this issue can be malware or viruses attack in computer. Malware installed in your computer can attempt to block or corrupt the services or programs you are trying to run/open in computer and result in ‘The service cannot be started either because it is disabled’ error is occurred. So, you can run system scan for malware or viruses in computer to remove infections and resolve the issue. You can try ‘PC Repair Tool’ offers to remove malware infections and fix system issues. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix The service cannot be started either because it is disabled error in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘The service cannot be started either because it is disabled’ error with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues and other system issues with just few clicks. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 2: Boot your Windows 10 PC into Safe Mode and start the service
If you are unable to access service manager in normal Windows mode, then you can try access the service in Windows 10 Safe Mode. Let’s try this.
Step 1: If your computer is turned ON, then press ‘Shift’ key on keyboard and restart your computer while keep pressing ‘Shift’ key.
Step 2: Now release ‘Shift’ key and click on ‘Troubleshoot > Advanced > Startup Settings > Enable Safe Mode with Networking > Restart’
Step 3: After restart your computer in Safe Mode, press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in the opened ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘OK’ button to open ‘Services’ window
Step 4: In the opened window, select each service that you have disabled, double-click on it to open its ‘Properties’
Step 5: In ‘Properties’ window, click on ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section and hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save and start the service. Repeat the same step to enable each service that you have disabled
Step 6: After that, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 3: Enable Security Center & Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service in Windows 10
This error can be occurred when you try to launch Windows Security Center due to disable its service in computer. You can enable the service in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Services’ window using ‘step 3’ of above method, find and double-click on ‘Security Center’ service in the opened window to open its Properties
Step 2: In ‘Properties’ window, select ‘Automatic (Delayed Start)’ option from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown and hit ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section, and then hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ to save the changes
Step 3: Repeat the same step to enable ‘Remote Procedure Call (RPC)’ service. Once done, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Repair WMI Repository in Windows 10
Corruption in WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) repository can cause this type of error. You can repair WMI repository in computer in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’
Step 2: In Command Prompt, type the following commands one-by-one and hit ‘Enter’ key after each to execute.
winmgmt /verifyrepository
winmgmt /salvagerepository
Step 3: Once executed, restart your computer and open ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’ again, type ‘sfc /scannow’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will repair Windows system files
Step 4: Once done, restart your computer again and check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Check if the service is running as Local Service
One possible way to fix the issue is to check whether the service you try to open but causing error, is running as local or not.
Step 1: Open ‘Services’ window using ‘step 3’ of ‘method 2’, find and double-click on ‘Security Center’ service to open ‘Properties’
Step 2: In ‘Properties’ window, click on ‘LogOn’ tab and select ‘This Account’ option and then hit ‘Browse’
Step 3: Write ‘Local Service’ inside ‘Enter the object name to select’ box and click on ‘Check Names‘ button, and then hit ‘Ok’ button
Step 4: Now, back to ‘Security Center’ properties window, and put the password in required field under ‘This Account’ radio button selected, and then hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes
Step 5: Now, find ‘Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)’ service and repeat the above step for this service.
Step 6: After that, restart your computer and check if the error is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix The service cannot be started either because it is disabled error in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
