The problem is stated in the first post. Services don't start. What about "Don't Start" do you not understand? Oh, sorry about the double post, but someone ask what the problem was? The bottom line is there is no solution to this common problem. I have dupilcated the bug on Windows XP SP2, and Window 2000. Tech support is similar to the forum, they just repeat the obvious. For example, services won't start automatically and the antivirus service is set to automatic. Solution: Try changing the antiovirus service to automatic. Duh, read the question, its already set to automatic. Do they need glasses or Ritalin for focusing!!