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Old 10-16-2007   #2 (permalink)
Robert L \(MS-MVP\)


 
 

Re: Cannot start Dhcp client

Any errors in the Event Viewer? This search result may help.

The DHCP Client service does not start after you upgrade a Windows ...If you
try to start the DHCP Client service, you receive the following error
message:. Could not start the DCHP Client service on Local Computer. Error
5: ...
www.support.microsoft.com/kb/895149


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"Samzabrus" <Samzabrus@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:7CDD96FC-3A06-4298-8884-D623D357A748@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Hello
>
> I cannot start the dhcp client in vista, so I am at the moment without
> internet access.
>
> I am using vista ultimate, and also using the hidden administrator
> account.
>
> When i go into "Services" and highlight dhcp, it stands as automatic, but
> isnt started. When i push the start button, I get a error message saying.
> "Error: 5 no access. "
>
> And thats about it. I have no idea how to start it.
> Any ideas anyone?
>
> Thanks in advace.

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