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

SALVATORE CONTE 41 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. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-30T13:50:27.14+00:00

    Looks like many different errors. Might try

    netsh winsock reset

    --please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--

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  2. cthivierge 4,056 Reputation points
    2021-09-30T14:11:36.38+00:00

    If you don't have DHCP in the permissions, you can add it... the user is "nt service\dhcp"

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  3. SALVATORE CONTE 41 Reputation points
    2021-10-01T06:44:59.417+00:00

    So can I create a new user "nt service \ dhcp" and add it in the permissions?

    Thanks

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  4. cthivierge 4,056 Reputation points
    2021-10-01T10:19:13.383+00:00

    Just add nt service\dhcp with the permissions.

    Hth

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