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Messages about error 1068 can be frustrating to many users, but there are ways to repair and prevent this problem without having to pay for professional help. When you use Windows XP and attempt to run the Internet Connection Sharing Wizard, you may get an error 1068 message. This message will state that an error has occurred while the program was being enabled, and that the group or service has failed to start.

When this occurs you will get the following text- 1068: dependency service or group failed to start. This is normally caused when one of the dependent services does not load onto the system correctly. This may cause some confusion with users, because they may not be sure how to fix the cause of the error 1068 message.

How to Stop Error 1068 Messages for Good

Preventing error 1068 problems does not require extensive computer knowledge or programming experience, and once these messages start to occur there is a simple way to resolve them. To stop error 1068 error messages you must take steps to ensure that all of the needed dependent services are loaded onto the system and functioning correctly.

Open up your Start menu, and then choose the Help and Support option. Go the the Pick a task option, then choose Use Tools. This will allow you to view computer information as well as diagnose problems. Select the System Configuration Utility option in the Tools section, and then click the option  to open this menu in the right pop up pane.

Another method that can be used to get to this point when trying to get rid of any messages concerning error 1068 can be used. This is done by opening the Start menu, then choosing the Run option. Now type in msconfig and press enter. This will also open the dialog box for the System Configuration Utility.

Once you have accessed the System Configuration Utility dialog box, click to open up the Services tab. To eliminate any messages about error 1068, you must ensure that all relevant and required services are selected in this area. This includes Network Connections, Plug and Play, Telephony, Application Layer Gateway Service, Remote Access Auto Connection Manager, Network Location Awareness, Remote Procedure Call, and Remote Access Connection Manager. If all of these services are not selected this can cause 1068 errors.

Once you have made sure that all the relevant services have been checked, click okay. A prompt will appear to restart your computer, now simply select okay again. Once your computer has restarted you must run the Internet Connection Sharing Wizard again. These steps should get rid of any error 1068 messages that have been appearing. Cleaning your registry with a registry cleaner can also help eliminate all error messages on your system, including error 1068 messages.