Fixes
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The Fixes section of BoosterX collects solutions to known problems with Windows, services and applications. Below is the full catalog: what can be fixed, how it is done and when the fix will actually help.
How to fix a problem
Section titled “How to fix a problem”- Open BoosterX and go to the “Fixes” section (in the left menu).
- In the search, enter the problem, for example “Bluetooth”.
- Open the card, read the description and click “Fix”.
- Restart Windows if the fix requires it, and check the original scenario.
You can download BoosterX from the official website boosterx.org; how to verify the authenticity of the installer — in the article “Signature and security detections”.
For the most common problems there are separate articles with causes and verification — they are marked with links in the catalog below.
Catalog of problems
Section titled “Catalog of problems”Service names are given as they are called in Windows (services.msc, the “Name” column). The fix returns them to their default startup if they are disabled.
System
Section titled “System”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| “About” in Windows Settings | enables the AppXSvc service |
| 0x80004002 | starts the system check sfc /scannow: Windows will verify the integrity of protected files and restore corrupted copies from the component store; the check runs in a system window and may take time |
| ActiveX | enables the COMSysApp, EventSystem services |
| COM+ | enables the COMSysApp, EventSystem services |
| DirectX | enables the COMSysApp, EventSystem services |
| LastActivityView | enables the COMSysApp, EventSystem, SENS, SysMain services; reverts the BoosterX setting “SysMain (Prefetch, Superfetch…)” to the default value |
| PC Manager (program) | enables the PCManager Service Store service |
| Radeon Software | enables the BFE service |
| RAID | enables the smphost service |
| Wi-Fi Direct | enables the SSDPSRV service |
| WIN+SHIFT+S Snipping Tool screen capture tool | enables the DsSvc, EFS, FSE, cbdhsvc services |
| Windows Kiosk | enables the AssignedAccessManagerSvc, WpnService, WpnUserService services |
| Windows Recovery | enables the SDRSVC, VSS, wbengine services |
| Signing in to a Microsoft account | enables the TokenBroker service |
| Windows Event Log | enables the EventLog service |
| Windows interface (Start menu, taskbar entirely, etc.) | enables the StateRepository service |
| Error code 2502 and 2503 MSI | restores permissions on the system temporary folder — eliminates errors 2502/2503 when installing programs |
| Location | enables the lfsvc, MapsBroker services |
| Drag & Drop not working in Windows 11 | enables UAC and the file virtualization service and restores Drag & Drop; protection against unnoticed privilege escalation is reduced. A restart is required |
| Trimming in Movies & TV | enables the DsSvc service |
| Restriction of rights to launch programs | enables the AppIDSvc service |
| Panel in Windows 11 (Calendar, sound, internet settings, etc.) | enables the BFE, mpssvc, RmSvc, WpnUserService services |
| Display of drive icons (for example, the Windows icon) | enables the ShellHWDetection service |
| System integrity check | enables the SgrmBroker service |
| Radio | enables the RmSvc service |
| Advanced clipboard WIN+V | enables the EFS, cbdhsvc services |
| Efficiency mode in Task Manager | enables the bam service |
| Font smoothing | reverts the BoosterX setting “Appearance” to the default value |
| Smart cards | enables the CertPropSvc service |
| “Power” and “Battery” page in Settings | enables the SensorService service |
| Notifications on Windows 10 | enables the WpnService, WpnUserService services |
| Fax | enables the Fax, PhoneSvc, TapiSrv services |
Network
Section titled “Network”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| .NET Framework | enables the COMSysApp, EventSystem services |
| AllJoyn (virtual network for smart devices) | enables the AJRouter service |
| AntiZapret, DPI bypass technologies | enables the BFE, Dnscache, WinHttpAutoProxySvc services |
| IPv6 | enables the iphlpsvc, PNRPAutoReg, PNRPsvc services |
| VPN | enables the BFE, Dnscache, IKEEXT, PNRPsvc, PolicyAgent, RasMan, SstpSvc, WinHttpAutoProxySvc services |
| WARP | enables the system services required for VPN operation, and the PNRP service; WARP’s own services are not affected — if it still does not work, reinstall WARP |
| WARP will stop working | enables the PNRPsvc service |
| Wi-Fi (!!!) | enables the Dhcp, Dnscache, nsi, Wcmsvc, WinHttpAutoProxySvc, WlanSvc, AFD, vwifibus, wdiwifi services |
| Webcam | enables the FrameServer service |
| Additional buttons on devices (scripts) | enables the hidserv service |
| Internet | enables the Dhcp, EventLog, NlaSvc services |
| Network usage in Task Manager | enables the DPS service; reverts the BoosterX setting “Diagnostic drivers” to the default value |
| Local network | enables the AppMgmt, Browser, Dnscache, DsSvc, EntAppSvc, fdPHost, FDResPub, LanmanServer, LanmanWorkstation, lltdsvc, lmhosts, MSDTC, p2pimsvc, p2psvc, PeerDistSvc, QWAVE, SharedAccess, SNMPTRAP, SSDPSRV, upnphost, Wecsvc, WinRM, workfolderssvc services |
| Router setup | enables the wcncsvc service |
| mstsc.exe not working | enables the “Remote Desktop Connection” component, restores the TermService and UmRdpService services and the RDPDR driver; a restart may be required |
| WebDAV sharing | enables the WebClient service |
| Local network restriction | enables the dot3svc service |
| Online automatic driver selection | enables the DsmSvc service |
| Online time synchronization | enables the W32Time service |
| “Network & Internet” setting in Windows Settings | enables the DusmSvc, WpnUserService services |
| IPv4 to IPv6 conversion | enables the IpxlatCfgSvc service |
| Meta Link application | enables the AppMgmt, Browser, Dnscache, DsSvc, EntAppSvc, fdPHost, FDResPub, LanmanServer, LanmanWorkstation, lltdsvc, lmhosts, MSDTC, p2pimsvc, p2psvc, PeerDistSvc, QWAVE, SharedAccess, SNMPTRAP, SSDPSRV, upnphost, Wecsvc, WinRM, workfolderssvc services |
| Proxy | enables the WinHttpAutoProxySvc service |
| Airplane mode | enables the RmSvc service |
| Downloading other system languages | enables the LxpSvc service |
| Preserving data when canceling a move on the local network | enables the KtmRm service |
| Remote control | enables the Dnscache service |
| Remote monitor control | enables the DispBrokerDesktopSvc service |
| Installing PC apps on the local network | enables the AppMgmt service |
| Game shortcuts do not launch, without icons (.URL association) | restores the .URL association — internet shortcuts and game shortcuts open again |
Programs
Section titled “Programs”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| AMD Ryzen Master | enables the LanmanWorkstation service |
| Bloody Software | enables the hidserv service |
| GHUB | enables the hidserv, LGHUBUpdaterService, LanmanWorkstation services |
| Microsoft Office | enables the BITS, FontCache services |
| Microsoft Store | enables the AppReadiness, AppXSvc, BFE, camsvc, ClipSVC, Dnscache, InstallService, LicenseManager, mpssvc, StorSvc, TokenBroker, wlidsvc, wscsvc, UnistoreSvc, UserDataSvc services |
| Microsoft Store is missing | restores services and Windows Update (removes blocking policies and pause, enables Task Scheduler tasks, recreates the cache, resets Winsock and the system proxy), then installs or re-registers Microsoft Store in the standard way; internet is required, on heavily trimmed images the installation may fail |
| Razer Synapse | enables the hidserv, LanmanWorkstation services |
| StoreX | enables the AppXSvc service |
| Windows Media Player | enables the WMPNetworkSvc, WPDBusEnum services |
| Automatic time setting via phone | enables the autotimesvc service |
| Performance analysis | enables the wmiApSrv service |
| Your Phone | enables the CDPSvc, NcbService, WpnService, CDPUserSvc, WpnUserService services; reverts the BoosterX setting “Targeted advertising and marketing” to the default value |
| System diagnostics | enables the WdiServiceHost, WdiSystemHost services |
| Maps | enables the lfsvc, MapsBroker services |
| SMB1 component | enables the Browser service |
| Contacts | enables the PimIndexMaintenanceSvc service |
| Wallet | enables the WalletService service |
| Application error “Invalid parameter” | fixes the launch of appx/UWP applications |
| Full Microsoft Store fix | restores the AppXSvc, ClipSVC, wuauserv, BITS, dosvc services, re-registers the Store package, and if it is missing or corrupted, installs Microsoft Store in the standard way; administrator rights and internet are required |
| Nvidia APP application | enables the WpnUserService service |
| Mail app in Windows, error 0x80004005 | enables the OneSyncSvc service |
| Photos app (error when opening photos) | enables the LicenseManager service |
| Applications in BoosterX | enables the AppXSvc service |
| Microsoft applications (Photos, Movies & TV, Calculator, etc.) | enables the LicenseManager service |
| Windows Insider Program | enables the wisvc service |
| Microsoft Office installation | enables the DoSvc, KeyIso services |
| Timeline | enables the CDPUserSvc service |
Devices
Section titled “Devices”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | enables services BTAGService, BthAvctpSvc, bthserv, NcbService, BluetoothUserService |
| Cross Device, phone synchronization | enables services CDPSvc, KeyIso, NcbService, WpnService, CDPUserSvc, WpnUserService; reverts the BoosterX setting “Targeted ads and marketing” to the default value |
| Microsoft IME (Chinese, Japanese, etc. keyboards) | enables service TabletInputService |
| NFC | enables service SEMgrSvc |
| USB modem | enables service WwanSvc |
| Sign-in via external devices | enables service NaturalAuthentication |
| Fingerprint sign-in | enables services KeyIso, NaturalAuthentication, NgcCtnrSvc, NgcSvc |
| PIN sign-in | enables services KeyIso, NaturalAuthentication, NgcCtnrSvc, NgcSvc |
| Face recognition sign-in | enables services KeyIso, NaturalAuthentication, NgcCtnrSvc, NgcSvc |
| Tablet sensors | enables services SensorDataService, SensorService, SensrSvc |
| Adding new Bluetooth devices | enables service DsmSvc |
| Pen | enables service TabletInputService |
| Poor sound in Bluetooth headphones | disables the Hands-Free profile (HFP/HSP) on connected Bluetooth devices — music plays at full quality |
| Printer | enables services PrintScanBrokerService, PrintDeviceConfigurationService, McpManagementService, PrintNotify, Spooler, stisvc, WiaRpc, PrintWorkflowUserSvc; reverts the BoosterX setting “Print services” to the default value |
| Touch keyboard | enables service TabletInputService |
| Scanner | enables service WiaRpc |
| Pairing with devices | enables service DeviceAssociationService |
| Removing Bluetooth devices | enables service DsmSvc |
| Devices in Settings | enables service DeviceAssociationService |
| Devices with background activity support | enables service DevQueryBroker |
Storage
Section titled “Storage”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| OnboardMemoryManager | enables service hidserv |
| PowerShell command Get-PhysicalDisk | enables service smphost |
| Windows Backup (LanmanWorkstation) | enables service LanmanWorkstation |
| Windows Backup (SDRSVC, swprv, VSS, wbengine) | enables services SDRSVC, swprv, VSS, wbengine |
| System Restore | enables services swprv, VSS, wbengine |
| Holograms | enables services perceptionsimulation, spectrum |
| HDD defragmentation | enables service defragsvc |
| File History | enables service fhsvc |
| File caching on a network share | enables service CscService |
| Mounting ISO files | enables service ShellHWDetection |
| HDD bad sector check | enables service svsvc |
| Program compatibility | enables service PcaSvc |
| Storage Spaces management | enables service smphost |
| Storage tiers management for Windows Server | enables service TieringEngineService |
| Installing Logitech GHUB Drivers | enables service KeyIso |
Display
Section titled “Display”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| Virtual Desktop and similar virtual desktop programs | enables service DispBrokerDesktopSvc |
| Virtual desktops | enables services CDPSvc, NcbService, CDPUserSvc |
| Second monitor (additional monitors) | enables service DispBrokerDesktopSvc |
| System stability monitor | enables service wercplsupport |
| Night light | enables services CDPSvc, NcbService, TokenBroker, CDPUserSvc |
| Night light 1 (grey toggle button) | fixes the grey night light toggle button. A reboot is required |
| Night light 2 (the button works, but the feature itself does not) | resets the saved night light state and parameters — for the case when the button works, but the screen temperature does not change. A reboot is required |
| “Access denied” error when applying NVIDIA 3D settings | fixes the “Access denied” error in NVIDIA 3D settings (can happen after driver updates); current 3D settings are reset |
| Panel to project to a screen (WIN+P) | enables service WFDSConMgrSvc |
| Adjusting monitor brightness with keys | enables service DisplayEnhancementService |
| Resetting monitor settings | enables service DispBrokerDesktopSvc |
| Installing Visual Studio | enables service KeyIso |
Security
Section titled “Security”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| BitLocker | enables service BDESVC |
| FaceIT anti-cheat | reverts the BoosterX settings “VBS (Memory Integrity, DeviceGuard, HVCI, CG)” and “VBS (Virtualization Based Security)” to the default value |
| Windows Security (Antivirus, Defender, SmartScreen) | fully restores the “Windows Security” window (antivirus, SmartScreen). A reboot is required |
| Windows Security. Page unavailable (blank) | restores the blank “Windows Security” page. A reboot is required |
| Firewall | enables service BFE |
| Password sign-in | enables service NaturalAuthentication |
| EDGE protection | enables service WarpJITSvc |
| System protection | enables services LanmanWorkstation, swprv, VSS, wbengine |
| Windows Defender settings | enables service SecurityHealthService; reverts the BoosterX setting “Windows Security Center” to the default value |
| Remote password access | enables service Eaphost |
| Data encryption | enables services BDESVC, EFS |
| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| EAC kernel patch protection disabled | reverts the BoosterX settings “VBS (Memory Integrity, DeviceGuard, HVCI, CG)” and “VBS (Virtualization Based Security)” to the default value; re-enables Windows kernel protection required by the EAC anti-cheat |
| GTA | enables services LanmanServer, LanmanWorkstation, mssmbios |
| Minecraft Launcher | enables service InstallService |
| RAGEMP | enables services LanmanServer, LanmanWorkstation, mssmbios |
| Rockstar Launcher | enables services LanmanServer, LanmanWorkstation, mssmbios |
| XBOX | enables services IKEEXT, iphlpsvc, XblAuthManager, XblGameSave, XboxGipSvc, XboxNetApiSvc, xbgm, DeviceAssociationBrokerSvc; reverts the BoosterX setting “Windows Firewall” to the default value |
| Launching games in the EA launcher | enables service PcaSvc; reverts the BoosterX setting “Application compatibility” to the default value |
| The virtualization engine does not start in BlueStacks | starts BlueStacks services, tasks and startup apps; after a reboot the error disappears |
Updates
Section titled “Updates”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| Fixing Windows updates | enables service WaaSMedicSvc |
| Windows updates | enables services AppReadiness, BITS |
| Windows updates (Delivery Optimization) | enables service DoSvc |
| SSD optimization | enables service defragsvc |
| Offline Windows updates | enables service DmEnrollmentSvc |
| Full recovery of “Windows Updates” | restores the Update Center: update services, blocking policies and pause, Task Scheduler jobs and the update cache |
| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| Nahimic (Sound effects by Nahimic) | enables service NahimicService |
| Realtek Audio Console | enables service RpcLocator |
| Sound everywhere | enables services AudioEndpointBuilder, Audiosrv |
| Microphone | enables service camsvc |
Virtualization
Section titled “Virtualization”| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| Linux (WSL2), WSA (Android Studio), Docker | restores Hyper-V and the components needed for WSL, WSA and Docker to work |
| Virtual reality | enables services MixedRealityOpenXRSvc, SharedRealitySvc |
| Microsoft virtual machines | enables services HvHost, vmicguestinterface, vmicheartbeat, vmickvpexchange, vmicrdv, vmicshutdown, vmictimesync, vmicvmsession, vmicvss |
| Augmented reality | enables services MixedRealityOpenXRSvc, SharedRealitySvc |
| Mixed reality | enables services MixedRealityOpenXRSvc, SharedRealitySvc, VacSvc |
| Problem | What “Fix” does |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth on Windows 11 | enables service WFDSConMgrSvc |
| Vanguard requires CFG enabled (Valorant) | enables the CFG (Control Flow Guard) policy required by the Vanguard anti-cheat |
| Fast ALT+TAB | reverts the BoosterX setting “Global Fullscreen Optimizations (FSO)” to the default value |
| Your Phone (KeyIso) | enables service KeyIso |
| Windows Recovery (swprv) | enables service swprv |
| Fingerprint sign-in | enables service WbioSrvc |
| PIN sign-in | enables service WbioSrvc |
| Face recognition sign-in | enables service WbioSrvc |
| Volume on Windows 11 | enables service WFDSConMgrSvc |
| Adding new devices on Windows 11 | enables service WFDSConMgrSvc |
| Network usage in Network settings | enables service DPS; reverts the BoosterX setting “Diagnostic drivers” to the default value |
| File History | enables service VSS |
| Error 0x80070005 in XBOX, Windows Updates, etc. | restores permissions on the system temporary folder — eliminates program and update installation errors |
| DCOM errors and warnings will appear | enables service FDResPub |
| Continuing from your phone on your PC | reverts the BoosterX setting “Cross-Device Resume” to the default value |
| Monitor refresh rate resets | enables service DispBrokerDesktopSvc |
| Smart cards (NgcCtnrSvc, NgcSvc, SCardSvr, SCPolicySvc) | enables services NgcCtnrSvc, NgcSvc, SCardSvr, SCPolicySvc |
How the database came about
Section titled “How the database came about”Users came with specific situations: after disabling services, a needed feature stopped working; after changing settings, an error appeared; an application no longer launches or behaves differently. Such reports came both from BoosterX users and from people who modified Windows on their own or with other tools.
Each case was investigated manually: what had changed was determined, errors and logs were studied, traces were captured. This is how it was established which change broke the system and why the fix restores the needed feature. The solutions gradually made their way into the “Fixes” section; where a problem can be detected programmatically, a check for its signs was added.
What the check does
Section titled “What the check does”When the section is opened, the program loads the fixes and checks the available signs of known problems. The user chooses the action themselves: the check does not apply fixes automatically.
The same symptom can have different causes. The card says “possible” when a programmatic sign is found — this is not proof that the fix will suit you specifically. After a fix, additional diagnostics via EventX, a driver or hardware check may be needed. If the action did not help, restore the original state and save the technical details for support.
Do not disable protection, updates or system services just to make a warning disappear — check whether the problem itself has been resolved.
Last check: 2026-09-20.