Solved Windows security center problem

Hi there, I am currently having a problem with my Vista machine.

Only recently I noticed Security center, Windows update, Windows defender, and windows firewall weren't functioning. The services to run these programs aren't there.

For example, the security center service isn't in services.

System restore is a no go as, well, that got disabled to

My guess is a virus or some sort of malware got onto my pc and played riot.

I got AVG internet security.

Any help? I am hoping that I don't have to do a clean install.

-Jack

EDIT: I got a security center snapshot : http://ipic.tk/s/epifi.jpg

Go to malwarebtyes and run that software.

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php


http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/59910-services.html?filter[11]=Security System Tools

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/90525-security-center-alert-warning-notification.html?filter[11]=Security System Tools

Test for virus and malware, read the tutorials and then return if you have any questions or problems.

richc46 said:

Go to malwarebtyes and run that software.

Malwarebytes.org


http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/59910-services.html?filter[11]=Security System Tools

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/90525-security-center-alert-warning-notification.html?filter[11]=Security System Tools

Test for virus and malware, read the tutorials and then return if you have any questions or problems.

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Did all of that, did find some viruses and malware and I deleted them promptly.

Those tutorials didn't help that much since the services aren't there.

Try a repair install, that should help

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html?ltr=R

richc46 said:

Try a repair install, that should help

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html?ltr=R

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Thankyou, but one problem. I have sp2 installed but a sp1 disk, would it still work?

No, you must have the same or newer version.

Go to search

Type cmd and right click on it>run as administrator Do no hit enter.

In cmd type sfc /scannow.

I Did that command earlier, it didn't do much. Im uninstalling sp2 now. I'm currently using my netbook to post on here.

Ok, vista sp2 is uninstalled. Im doing the recovery install now

Thanks for everything, everything is working now.

I am happy for you jacksite.

TY for the rep and kind words. It is such a pleasure helping polite, grateful people like yourself. Come back any time to use our knowledge or to share yours.

richc46 said:

TY for the rep and kind words. It is such a pleasure helping polite, grateful people like yourself. Come back any time to use our knowledge or to share yours.

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Thank you, and I will :D