DHCP client service does not start

I have just installed Vista Business on one of my machine. After adding this
machine to domain (Windows 2003 Server Std. with SP2), my DHCP client service
stop running. I tried to run it manually but getting an error "Windows could
not start the DHCP client service on Local Computer. Error 5: Accesss is
Denied". This service is Log on as Local Service. I tried changing the Log on
account as well but getting a different error message "Windows could not
start the DHCP client service on Local Computer. Error 1079: The account
specified for this service is different from the account specified for other
services running in the same process." My other Windows XP machines are
working perfectly fine on domain. Please help me as I almost get stuck with
this issue.

I have the exact same problem. The diagnostic report says

The following problem was reported:
The DHCP client service is not running on this computer.
This is required to connect to other computers and devices on the network.

I tried to restart the service but no avail.

I get choose another repair options message.

Yep, same here,

Seems this problem is pretty common. The un-common bit is a fix or advice
from someone who knows the fix.

I can only offer a work-around for you guys in that setting a static ip
address will get things working for you..

I am doing just that but still prefer to use the dhcp if I can and therefore
will keep looking for the answer.

So come on Microsoft, sort this out!!

have you found the solution? My friend had the same problem and she
gave me the laptop to fix it. I looked and looked but couldn't find a
solution and I am about to suggest her to reformat the laptop but i
don't think she is keen to that idea.

Any errors in the Event Viewer?

I tried the *netsh winsock reset catalog *and it seemed to fix my issue!
Many thanks to delphin....

[hammerhand]

hey, i found a work around to fix this stupid problem:-
1- first you have to login using any user with administrative privileges.
2- start---> Run---> regedit
3- go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Tcpip.
4- right-click on the Tcpip from the left tap menu and choose permission.
5- Choose (Allow) for all listed groups and users, then press apply and ok.
6- go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Dhcp.
7- do the same as before.
8- now plug your network cable or connect to the wireless, if u got an IP from the DHCP then it's done, if not you have to open the services from the administrative tools to run the DHCP clinet or stop and run the service again.

*** YOU HAVE TO DO THIS EVERYTIME U LOG IN OR CONNECT TO THE
NETWORK.
*** THIS PROBLEM ASLO EXIST WITH WINDOWS 7 ULTIMATE.

This problem might be related to the DHCP server, seems like up-grading from windows 2000 advanced server to windows 2003 may cause this probem, or maybe the group policy in the active directory.

Why would you reformat the machine over a service issue? Doesn't seem
like a logical solution at all...

Plus the solution is posted right above my post ;)