Windows 7: Error 7038: The nvUpdatusService service was unable to log on as .\UpdatusUser

Problem

The following error events occurs in the Windows 7 System log:

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          [date/time]
Event ID:      7000
Task Category: None
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      Main
Description:
The NVIDIA Update Service Daemon service failed to start due to the following error: 
The service did not start due to a logon failure.
Event Xml:
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Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          [date/time]
Event ID:      7038
Task Category: None
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      Main
Description:
The nvUpdatusService service was unable to log on as .\UpdatusUser with the currently configured password due to the following error: 
Logon failure: the specified account password has expired.
To ensure that the service is configured properly, use the Services snap-in in Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
Event Xml:
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Solution

1. Start Services.msc.
2. Scroll down to NVIDIA Update Service Daemon.
   
3. Double-click it.
4. Select the Logon tab.
5. Select the option: Log on as: Local System Account.
   
6. Select the General tab.
   
7. Click Start.  A prompt will appear.
   
8. Click OK, and then click OK again.

References

• Windows 7: Errors for the NVIDIA Update - unable to log on