The service of Windows Security Center cannot be started. (Windows 7)

There is a red X on the icon of flag in the bottom right of my screen. When I click on it to start the WSC service I get a Message that says: "cannot start service of Windows Security Center." There is no error number.

I can go and change Autostart Settings, and will work for a few seconds. The WSC turns on and then a few seconds later, it will turn, the settings go back to 'off '.

Any help?

Hello WK99,

1. you have any software from third-party security installed on your computer?

If you have security software installed on your computer, I suggest you uninstall and reinstall the security software.

If still does not work, run a file system on your computer check tool. You can read the article which will give you information on how to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

This can also be caused by an infection of malicious software on your computer. I suggest that you run a Malware scan on your computer and check if you have the same problem. You can follow the link below and run Windows Onecare scan online.

http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

Thank you
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