My Windows 7 machine fails to properly request a dhcp address but works with a static address. Looking at the error logs I see the error message. The Network Location Awareness service terminated with service-specific error %%-1073741288. This problem started with a failure of the DHCP service to start but I fixed that by fixed by changing permission in the registry as outlined in this post - dhcp fix Based on what I found online I tried the fixes below - none have restored the Network Location Service. Restored to a previous good statechkdsk sfc /scannow netsh winsock reset ; netsh in ip reset ; reboot virus scanovernight memtest The hardware/network seem fine - this machine is dual boot with Ubuntu which runs fine. Any suggestions ?

Run the commands net localgroup administrators localservice /add net localgroup administrators networkservice /add exit Then reboot.Regards, Kalyan.

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Thanks - this was the magic I needed! The Location Awareness Service now starts and the machine successfully obtains DHCP addresses. Imaging away / flick

Run the commands net localgroup administrators localservice /add net localgroup administrators networkservice /add exit Then reboot. Regards, Kalyan. This fixed DHCP not autostarting (not even manually) on a Dell laptop running Windows 7 Pro (joined to a domain). Wow i had to try a LOT of things until i found your post. Thanks. I still have issues with BFE and Windows Firewall service :(