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| Thread ID: 112539 | 2010-09-10 11:39:00 | Security service can't be started | Fifthdawn (9467) | Press F1 |
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| 1136221 | 2010-09-11 08:00:00 | So, security centre doesnt appear in services, if you type services.msc under run? Is that what you were looking for? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1136222 | 2010-09-11 08:30:00 | Try this social.answers.microsoft.com As the security center service is not present in services, let us look for the entry Windows Management Instrumentation(WMI) and make note that the service status is started. Go to Start, type services.msc and hit Enter. In order to proceed you will need to pause the WMI service so double click the entry and click the “Pause” button. It will take a few seconds for Windows to pause the service so wait until it completes before proceeding. Leave the services dialog box open. Now you need to proceed to your Windows directory and delete a specific folder. DO NOT delete ANY OTHER folder except the one that is specified. Go to C:\Windows\System32. Inside the System32 folder you will find the wbem directory. In wbem you will find a folder named Repository which contains information that is reported to the Security Center such as which programs are installed, firewall status, etc. After installing and uninstalling different security programs, these entries can become corrupted and report false information to the Security Center. With your Services dialog box still open, check and make sure that the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) service is still paused, if it is, proceed, if not, go back and follow the steps to pause the service. Once you are sure the service is paused, go ahead and delete the repository folder and make sure ONLY to delete the repository folder, DO NOT delete any other entries. Now, go back to your services dialog box and remember how the WMI service is paused, well, it’s time to start it up again so double click the Windows Management Instrumentation entry once more and click Resume. This step forces Windows to redo the inventory of your installed security applications (firewall, antivirus and the like) and rebuild the Security Center index. It will take a few moments for the service to Resume. Remember that repository folder you deleted, well, you will now note that it has magically been created again with a new inventory of what’s installed. Restart your Computer, the Security Center should now be displaying the correct information as to what programs are installed and functioning. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1136223 | 2010-09-11 14:50:00 | I followed those steps Speedy, but they didn't solve the problem. Is there anyway to check for broken windows files? I'm starting to thing that a repair install of windows vista might be the best option, and is there a special version that has to be used with a tablet pc? |
Fifthdawn (9467) | ||
| 1136224 | 2010-09-11 20:32:00 | Open a command prompt as admin. Type sfc /scannow See what happens |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1136225 | 2010-09-12 00:47:00 | running sfc /scannow returns the error "Windows resources protection could not perform the requested operation." |
Fifthdawn (9467) | ||
| 1136226 | 2010-09-12 01:12:00 | Perhaps check the log file for sfc - sfcdetails.txt to view any corrupt folders. Maybe also run the check disk utility. | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1136227 | 2010-09-12 01:29:00 | Try this social.answers.microsoft.com If that doesnt fix it you may have to reinstall somehow |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1136228 | 2010-09-12 01:43:00 | Perhaps try running sfc by booting from the disc if available, or running/down loading/burning a Vista recovery disc. (neosmart.net) | kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1136229 | 2010-09-12 02:12:00 | Nothing seems to work, I'm thinking that a reinstall will be needed :( Just a quick thought, will a normal windows 7 install work as a tablet OS, or is there a special version that would be needed for all the special tablet features to work? Cheers Also is it legal to install home/home premium in a small business environment? |
Fifthdawn (9467) | ||
| 1136230 | 2010-09-12 06:59:00 | Have you tried a reg file that some people have posted online? To restore the security center (for some)?? Is this online ? If it is, put teamviewer on it. And I'll check it out | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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