Windows defender error 0x80070424

I'm hoping I can finally get this issue resolved. Usually I am able to get everything working again after getting a virus but this is something that I cannot get to work. A few days ago my computer was infected with the Win 7 Total Security 2011 virus. At least I think that's what it was called,...

Hi A few days ago I used my friend's USB stick and I think it contained virus because after that my laptop automatically restarted and my Windows Defender didnt turn on and I encountered this error : " The specified service does not exist as an installed service. ( error code : 0x80070424) and...

so tell me solution for thi sproblem

Recently I have decided to check up on my firewall and I noticed an error message 0x80070424 if I try to start it. I have run malwarebytes and Microsoft Security Essential scans and there were no signs of any viruses. I have no idea when this happened, but any information on how to fix this problem...

I too, was infected with Win 7 Antispyware 2012. I followed the recommendations posted including installing Malwarebytes Anti-malware. I also ran the checkup program recommended and here is the log: Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.28 Windows 7 x64 (UAC is disabled!) ...