Fixing "Can't connect to Group Policy Client service" on Windows 10
This is the method I've used to fix the `Can't connect to Group Policy Client service` error on Windows 10. Symptoms - Log into Windows, no desktop icons, start bar not really working, and a little lock icon in the taskbar with that error message. A system restore will probably fix this problem, however it wasn't an option for me as I've disabled the system restore feature.
- In the start bar type
cmd
so that you see the command prompt shortcut. - Right click it and run as Administrator.
- Type
netsh
and press enter. - Type
winsock reset
and press enter. - Reboot the PC.
- This might not work on your first try, so try it twice just to be sure.
- You should now be back at a working desktop after logging in.
- Go to
Start > Settings > System > Power and sleep > Additional power settings
- Scroll down to
shutdown settings
. - Uncheck
turn on fast startup
(If this is greyed out, up the top you need to first clickchange settings that are currently unavailable
) - Save the changes.