Re: The Security Service Cannot be Started

Damuffinator;1150981 Wrote:
> I am running Vista x64
>
> Several months ago I got a nasty trojan which removed the Security
> Center from my computer. I didn't think it as a big deal as I have
> several other anti-viruses installed, but I've come to a situation where
> I require windows firewall to be on.
>
> I've done an extensive search to find a thread on any forum that could
> help, but nothing yet.
>
> When I attempt to start windows security center, I get the error "The
> Security Service cannot be started"
>
> Now according to several other hundred threads, I'm supposed to go to
> "Services" and change "Security Center" to automatic.
>
> The only problem is, Security Center is not under Services as the
> trojan removed it.
>
> To make matters worse, HP programmers thought it would be cool to not
> include a vista OS installation disk, but instead add a crappy program
> on the computer that would allow you to replace programs, but
> unfortunately it cannot repair my security center.
>
> Is there anyway I can get my security center back without needing to
> restore to factory settings?
>
> Thanks.

In services, try enabling: *Remote Procedure Call (RPC) *and *DCOM
Server Process Launcher

*Then enable *Security Center

*Hope this helps


--
CrucialHoax