You can either turn off this service or fix the problem by finding and resolving the cause.
1. Disable Interactive Services Detection
If the popup keeps appearing and vanishing too quickly for you to interact with it, disabling the service might be your only solution. This method works for Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 10.
2. Uninstall the Program Causing Interactive Services Detection
If you started seeing the Interactive Services Detection messages after installing a new program, it’s likely that the new program is causing a conflict. From the list of installed programs, right-click on the recently installed application and select Uninstall. Follow the prompts to complete the removal. Restart your computer. If the problem goes away, the removed program was likely causing the issue. If you need to use the program, try reinstalling it or look for an updated version from the official website. To help identify the software causing the issue, click “Show Program Details” when the Interactive Services Detection dialog appears. If the file path matches a program you have installed, consider uninstalling that program. If the path is C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe, then the printer spooler service is at fault—try removing and reinstalling any recently added printers. If you find that another program is causing the problem, feel free to share it in the comments section. We’ll be happy to suggest a more specific solution once you’ve tried the options below.
3. Restore Your System to an Earlier Date
If the problem started after a Windows update or a change in your system settings, you might be able to fix it by restoring your computer to a previous point in time, before the issue started. Note, this requires that you have created a System Restore point before. Make sure you close and save all open files before starting. Press and hold the Windows Key, then press R. Type ‘rstrui.exe’ into the Run dialog and click ‘OK’.
Look at the list of available Restore Points. Choose one that was created before the issue began. Select it and click ‘Next’ or ‘Finish’. To see more options, check the box for ‘Show More Restore Points’. The goal is to go back to a moment when your system was working correctly. This process won’t delete or affect your personal files, but any programs or updates installed after the restore point will be removed.
4. Run a System File Checker (SFC) Scan
The System File Checker tool checks if important Windows system files are missing or damaged, and tries to repair them. To run it, turn on your computer and repeatedly tap the F8 key (for Windows Vista/7) until you see the Advanced Boot Options screen.
