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Cannot open Security Essentials or Windows Defender
I have uninstalled and installed MSE but when I try to open it just flashes quickly on screen then goes away...?! What could be wrong. I tried to uninstall Defender but it won't let me. and yet I cannot open Defender from anywhere. I do not understand what is happening. I have been using this new system for a year now, and this is first time with this issue.
It started when I noticed a small flag icon in lower right of taskbar next to the speaker icon, it had a red/white X through it. When I tried to start the Security Centre, it said cannot be started.
I have all updates, running i5 Intel, 4gb ram, ATi 5770 VGA, 500gb HDD, 21" Samsung, Antec 900 case, 650W PS, Win 7 Home Prem.
Please help this old codger if you can, its MOST frustrating......I have enough grey hair, don't need anymore...
unclepine