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The diagnostics policy service is a Windows service that enables problem detection and troubleshooting for network connectivity issues. When this service is not running, users may encounter errors when attempting to run the Windows network troubleshooter, such as the message 'The diagnostics policy service is not running.' Common troubleshooting steps include checking the service status in services.msc, ensuring the service is set to automatic startup, and manually starting it. However, some users report that the service starts and then stops immediately, indicating a deeper configuration or dependency issue. This tag covers discussions about resolving the diagnostics policy service failure without resorting to a system reformat or repair install.
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    Windows 7 The diagnostics policy service is not running

    Whenever I try troubleshooting internet connection problems (which I often do) I run into the same message time and time again without fail; "The diagnostics policy service is not running" I attempted to go into services.msc and fix the problem, when I attempted to start the service manually I...
    • davegri
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