The Dependency Service or Group Failed to Start

 

When computer users are using wifi network to connect online, they may get this error:

Connection status: unknown. The dependency service or group failed to start.

 

This error indicates that wireless network is not connected because the services and groups that wifi network requires cannot be started, thus the wifi component cannot perform its work. The internet connection depends on some components in computer to function, if these components do not work, the internet connection will fail.

 

What can cause the wifi network to fail?
The reason is unknow. Usually, programme conflict, system corruption and registry errors can all result in wifi failure. If the reason is unclear yet, we will need follow below instructions to troubleshoot it:

 

First, run a system file checker.

System files are those vital files needed for a proper running system, if some system files are missing, programmes, even the system, will not function properly. To do a system file checker,
1. Click Start Collapse this imageExpand this image , and then type cmd in the Start Search box.
2. Right-click cmd in the Programs list, and then click Run as administrator.
3. At the command prompt, the following line, and then press ENTER: sfc /scannow

 

Second, try a clean boot mode to rule out programme conflict.

1. Click Start, type “MSCONFIG” without the quotations in the Search Bar and Press “Enter” to start the System Configuration Utility.
2. Click the “Services” tab, check the “Hide All Microsoft Services” box and click “Disable All” (if it is not gray).
3. Click the “Startup” tab, click “Disable All” and click “OK”.
4. Restart the computer and test the issue.

 
Note: Clean Boot is a troubleshooting step. If some programs have been disabled, we can re-enable them later. If you see the System Configuration Utility, check the box of “Don’t show this message” and then click “OK”.

 

Third, run a registry cleaner to fix registry issues.
Virus and malware can corrupt the registry and cause numerous problems in your computer, including the dependency service not started error. Registry cleaner can detect and clean these registry issues for you. Any delay will lead to unimaginable more serious issues. Remember, 90% of the computer problems are caused by registry issues. So it is always recommended that you install a registry fixer to consistantly protect your system.