dpantvista
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Hello,
This is a solution not a question.
It took me hundreds of manhours and I hope it helps other people.
Problem: In Windows Vista, The DPS (Diagnostics Policy Service) (in Greek: Υπηρεσία πολιτικής διαγνωστικών) does not startup either by right clicking on the network tray icon and selecting "Diagnose and Repair" (Διάγνωση και επιδιόρθωση) or by trying to start it directly from the Services panel. To get the exact error message, go to Services and try to start the service from there. This is a combination of two errors: 1079 ("The account specified for this service is different from the account specified for other services running in the same process") and 5 ("Access denied").
First error:
Error 1079 (The account specified for this service is different from the account specified for other services running in the same process).
Solution:
1. Click Start, type "Services.msc” in the Search programs and files box, and then press ENTER,
2. Locate and double click the Diagnostics Policy Service (Υπηρεσία πολιτικής διαγνωστικών) service.
3. Click the Log On tab,
4. In the This account text box, type “NT AUTHORITY\LocalService”,
5. Set both Password fields blank,
6. Click Apply and then OK
Try to start the service and you get the second error.
Second error:
Error 5 (Access denied). Cause: The service is trying to access C:\ but LOCAL SERVICE account is denied access.
Solution:
1. Right click on local drive C:\ and select Properties
2. Go to the Security Tab
3. Add LOCAL SERVICE to the user list and assign Full Control priviliges.
The DPS will start fine now and if set to automatic start mode it will never trouble you again.
This is a solution not a question.
It took me hundreds of manhours and I hope it helps other people.
Problem: In Windows Vista, The DPS (Diagnostics Policy Service) (in Greek: Υπηρεσία πολιτικής διαγνωστικών) does not startup either by right clicking on the network tray icon and selecting "Diagnose and Repair" (Διάγνωση και επιδιόρθωση) or by trying to start it directly from the Services panel. To get the exact error message, go to Services and try to start the service from there. This is a combination of two errors: 1079 ("The account specified for this service is different from the account specified for other services running in the same process") and 5 ("Access denied").
First error:
Error 1079 (The account specified for this service is different from the account specified for other services running in the same process).
Solution:
1. Click Start, type "Services.msc” in the Search programs and files box, and then press ENTER,
2. Locate and double click the Diagnostics Policy Service (Υπηρεσία πολιτικής διαγνωστικών) service.
3. Click the Log On tab,
4. In the This account text box, type “NT AUTHORITY\LocalService”,
5. Set both Password fields blank,
6. Click Apply and then OK
Try to start the service and you get the second error.
Second error:
Error 5 (Access denied). Cause: The service is trying to access C:\ but LOCAL SERVICE account is denied access.
Solution:
1. Right click on local drive C:\ and select Properties
2. Go to the Security Tab
3. Add LOCAL SERVICE to the user list and assign Full Control priviliges.
The DPS will start fine now and if set to automatic start mode it will never trouble you again.
My Computer
System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Inspiron 1525
