How to fix the Error 1068: the dependency service or group failed to start?
The Error 1068 occurs on a windows machine, this may appear while permitting Windows Firewall protection or while starting Internet Connection Sharing wizard.
"The dependency service or group failed to start" is the more accurate reason of the error. Typically occurs in old computers powered with Windows XP but this doesn’t' mean users of windows 7, 8 or 10 cannot face it.
Sometimes, when you are using an antivirus like Avast which may accidentally delete some important file can give rise to this problem. This 1068 error is a big problem for the Windows system though it is very easy to fix if too with the help of Avast support service.
or if you want to do it on your own just continue reading this post. The 1068 issue normally occurs in this format: 1068: Dependency service or group failed to start.
The root of this error is dependencies of the "Internet Sharing Wizard" on your Windows machine being unable to start or run properly, making your computer to be inefficient to run that particular program or function.
Resolution of this error is quite simple, all that you need to do is start the dependencies that are broken and clean out registry. Enabling eight services posted below may help to resolve this Error 1068 in a Windows machine.
Click Start button on the Taskbar and type MsConfig then hit ENTER. Click Services tab and make sure that services mentioned below are running at the Windows startup:
Network Connections. Application Layer Gateway Service. Plug and Play. Network Location Awareness (NLA).
Remote Access Auto Connection Manager. Remote Procedure Call (RPC). Remote Access Connection Manager. Telephony.
If not then mark all the above services as checked. Then save settings by clicking OK and then restart your computer so changes may take place.
This should solve your issue 1068, in case the error is still there, contact Avast customer support Australia by dialing our helpline number 1-800-921-785. Call them on their support number or visit their support portal to see the troubleshooting instructions.
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