SOLVED Windows could not start the Peer Name Resolution Protocol service on Local Computer

[Randy123]

I have the following issue with Windows 10
"Windows could not start the Peer Name Resolution Protocol service on Local Computer" when attempting to start this service.
I am attempting to start the service because I could not join home group.
I have deleted the file “idstore.sst” under the location: C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\PeerNetworking.
I have turned off all non-windows services and restarted and still no joy.
Any Suggestions on how to resolve this?

 

[Trouble]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
New one for me, but....
Doing some quick searching I found some indication that you may have to adjust permissions on a particular folder C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys
Have a look here and see if it helps
http://www.ebugg-i.com/forums/windo...ingjoining-the-homegroup-is-not-possible.html

 

[Randy123]

Thank You so Much for your assistance. It was the Rights issue on the folder

 

[Trouble]

Great to hear.
Thanks for posting back and letting us know.

 

[iMan]

This worked perfectly!! Thank you so much!!! It's like magic