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The group policy client service is a core Windows component that applies policies set by administrators. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss issues where this service causes problems. In Windows 8.1, a sign-in error can occur with the message "The Group Policy Client service failed the sign-in. The universal unique identifier (UUID) type is not supported," accompanied by a critical Event ID 5 kernel-general error. On Windows 7, the group policy client service can cause high CPU usage for several minutes after startup, often tied to network-related svchost.exe processes. Troubleshooting steps include checking event logs, disabling the service temporarily, or renewing network connections to isolate the cause.
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 64-Bit, Event ID 5, KERNEL-GENERAL

    Hi there, folks. I am running Windows 8.1 64-bit on a Dell Inspiron 660s Desktop. This morning when I tried to sign-in to my computer, I used my password and got an error reading: "The Group Policy Client service failed the sign-in. The universal unique identifier (UUID) type is not...
    • BL4CKC4T13
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    • 64-bit corrupted files critical error data loss dell desktop issues error solutions event id event viewer group policy client kernel registry hives support system restore troubleshooting user experience uuid error windows 8.1 windows issues
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 high cpu usage after startup

    Hello, I kinda have a problem, we'll atleast i think i do. Whenever my pc boots up, CPU usage is like 30-60% for 10 minutes after startup. I've checked process explorer and it looks like a process called svchost.exe (netsvc) is behind this problem. To be more exact, its the services i think...
    • gts
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    • cpu usage group policy client ip helper performance process explorer services startup svchost troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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