Windows Security Center service can't be started.

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  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Windows Security Center service can't be started.


    Hello,

    This is my first post and, as you can see from the title, I'm getting the message that my Windows Security Center service can't be started. In addition, when browsing the web, I will sometimes click on a link and be sent to a page other than the one I clicked on.

    I've read, here on this forum and on others, about this problem happening to others and I've tried some of the solutions that were successful for them, but I've had no success. I still have the little flag in the tool bar and the message.

    I've had McAfee installed on this computer since the day I bought it, but I uninstalled it the other day thinking it might be affecting the anti-malware programs from working properly.

    In addition to McAfee, the other programs I've tried using are Avast (also now uninstalled), ESET online scanner, CKScanner, SuperAntispyware, MalwareBytes Anti-Malware, Hitman Pro and RKILL. While some of these programs did find a few bad files on my system, and subsequently eliminated them, the problem remains.

    I am hoping that someone can help this 'dumb-old-boy' by walking me step-by-step through the process that will cure this problem once and for all.

    My system is as follows:

    Dell Studio XPS
    Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz
    6.00 GB Ram
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit Operating System, SP1
    (any other info needed?)

    I realize that this computer is almost 4 years old and was obsolete the moment it left the factory, but it has worked fine for my purposes so far (well, until about 4 days ago! ) and I'd like to get it working properly again.

    Any help will be appreciated!

    Mike
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    McAfee is the cause of a lot of problems and can be very difficult to get rid of. Some of it still may be on your PC.

    Did you use MCPR.exe to uninstall it?

    Here is some info on how to get MCPR and use it:

    How to Remove McAfee Products | eHow.com

    You can get MCPR.exe at the "resources" link on that page.
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  3. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I had not run that program (didn't know about it!), but I have now.

    Thank you,
    Mike
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #4

    Microsoft Security Essentials and Avast are probably the 2 most commonly recommended anti-virus programs on this forum.

    Both are free.

    Generally, you want only ONE anti-virus program as they can conflict with each other.

    Malwarebytes seems to not conflict and works in conjunction with others.

    I'd first solve your issue about Windows Security Center.
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  5.    #5

    Run a full Malwarebytes scan and another using Microsoft Security Essentials once you install it to replace Muckafee.

    Run the SFC -SCANNOW Command to check the System file integrity.

    If those fail to help then work through these other Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 leading up to a possible Repair Install or Clean Reinstall.
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  6. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    That's why I'm here.
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  7. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    gregrocker said:
    Run a full Malwarebytes scan and another using Microsoft Security Essentials once you install it to replace Muckafee.

    Run the SFC -SCANNOW Command to check the System file integrity.

    If those fail to help then work through these other Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 leading up to a possible Repair Install or Clean Reinstall.

    Will do.
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  8. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #8

    Mike:

    You might want to read this thread if you haven't seen it:

    Windows Security Center turning off, Looks like Bidvertiser
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  9. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    gregrocker said:
    Run a full Malwarebytes scan and another using Microsoft Security Essentials once you install it to replace Muckafee.

    Run the SFC -SCANNOW Command to check the System file integrity.

    If those fail to help then work through these other Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 leading up to a possible Repair Install or Clean Reinstall.
    Malwarebytes finds nothing.
    SFC - SCANNOW command finds nothing.

    Microsoft Security Essentials... won't run. When I try to run it, it opens a window briefly which closes almost immediately, too quickly to really read anything it says (less than a second). I did manage to get a photo of the screen while the window was open:



    I'll try again in Safe Mode and see if that works.
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  10. Posts : 10
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    ignatzatsonic said:
    Mike:

    You might want to read this thread if you haven't seen it:

    Windows Security Center turning off, Looks like Bidvertiser
    I'll take a look at that thread and see if any of the steps help me. Thanks.
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