A Windows 10 PC displays the message "One or more services failed to start" immediately after boot. Which of the following actions should a technician perform FIRST to begin troubleshooting this issue?
Uninstall and reinstall the application that installed the service.
Reboot the PC and check if the service starts automatically.
Run the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) to repair system files.
Restart the affected service from the Services console.
CompTIA recommends attempting to start or restart the service manually before taking more disruptive steps. Restarting the service from the Services console (or the Services tab in Task Manager) often resolves a service that is stuck without requiring a reboot or more extensive repairs. Rebooting the PC might clear the issue but does not identify the root cause. Running SFC or reinstalling the related application are valid later steps if the service still fails.
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