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DHCP Client service does not start. Error 5: Access Denied

SALVATORE CONTE 46 Reputation points
2021-09-29T13:35:02.313+00:00

Hi All

I have another problem, the DHCP Client service does not start.
Error 5: Access Denied can not start the DHCP Client service on Local Computer.

If I go to the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dhcp

Right click and choose Permissions. There should be the following:

System = Full Control
Local Service = Read
Network Service = Read
Local Admin = Full Control
Local Users = Read
Dhcp = (I cannot find this group and therefore cannot add it)

Can You help me?

Thank you

Salvatore

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  1. Charles Thivierge 4,066 Reputation points
    2021-10-01T10:36:19.687+00:00

    Try to just add nt service\dhcp. The account will not be listed in the users

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  1. Ryan Dai 11 Reputation points
    2022-07-01T01:45:30.313+00:00

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    You can try to switch "Logon" to "Local System account"
    I have the same problem,I had try to set Permission for Dhcp with "Local service"
    or "Network Service".
    Finally I compare the service "WLAN Autoconfig"
    I found it Logon by "Local Service",Then I switch it to "Local System account",
    It works fine.

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  2. Limitless Technology 39,751 Reputation points
    2021-10-01T19:38:53.777+00:00

    Hello @SALVATORE CONTE

    1. Open a Powershell window as admin
    2. Type the following command to add the Local Service to the administrators group:
      NET LOCALGROUP administrators “NT Authority\Local Service” /add
      Reset the Winsock Catalog
      netsh winsock reset catalog
    3. Reboot your pc

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-09-29T13:51:10.67+00:00

    What operating system is used? What changes were made when this happens? Might check the event logs for clues.

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  4. SALVATORE CONTE 46 Reputation points
    2021-09-30T06:05:58.473+00:00

    Hi Patrick

    The OS is WIndows Server 2019 SDT Edition.
    I didn't make any configuration changes,I was working and the server froze.
    I did a forced reboot of the system, and when the server is restarted it no longer sees the DHCP client and the Protection Software Service was also in error, but I was able to restore it.

    Thank You

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