Windows: The dependency service or group failed to start
- Open command prompt(cmd) as administrator
- Type sfc /scannow.
- Type netsh winsock reset.
- Type netsh int ip reset.
- Reboot the computer.
Reference: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-networking/connection-status-unknown-the-dependency-service/92203623-b6d5-4301-8c79-00210abbcdd4?page=3
