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Peer Networking Grouping Service Isn’t Running [Fix]
If you’re having this issue, ensure that dependent services are running
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Updated onJanuary 17, 2024
updated onJanuary 17, 2024
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Sharing files is rather simple in a local network, but sometimes all sorts of issues can occur. For example, users reported that Peer Networking Grouping Service isn’t running.
If that’s also the problem you’re experiencing, fear not. Today we’re going to show you how to fix this Windows 10 problem with ease.
What can I do if Peer Networking Grouping Service isn’t running?
Before trying to fix this issue:
1. Check if Peer networking services are running
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2. Delete the idstore.sst file
3. Edit the registry
In addition to editing the registry, users are also suggesting using Local Group Policy. To do that, follow these steps:
4. Delete all files from the MachineKeys directory
5. Change the security permissions for the MachineKeys folder
6. Use PowerShell
7. Change Peer Name Resolution Protocol settings
After doing that, the problem should be resolved. Alternatively, you can use the Local Service. To do that, follow these steps:
8. Make sure that all required services are running properly
Peer networking error 1068 can appear if the required services aren’t running, so be sure to enable the following services:
Keep in mind that you might not be able to enable all services that are on the list such asRemote Access Connection Manager.
This service is dependent onWindows Event Logservice, and if Windows Even Log service won’t start, you’ll need to change certain permissions by doing the following:
After doing that, restart your PC. Once your PC restarts, go back to the Services window and start Windows Event Log along with other services that weren’t able to start before.
Once you enable all the required services, the issue should be resolved, and everything will start working again.
If the Peer Networking Grouping Service isn’t running, be sure to try removing idstore.sst file or our other solutions.
In case you’re having additional problems, you can check ourHomegroup cannot be set uporHomegroup encountered an errorguides.
Have you managed to solve your issue? In the comments area below, let us know which solution worked in your case.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
