Windows Security Alert

lekindem

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Newbie here. I did a search and didn't find any mention of this situation. I apologize if it's been discussed before.

On starting up my Dell notebook today I got an alert from Windows Security Center that there were multiple issues with my computers security. When I opened the Security Center Alert it was indicating that my firewall was off and also that it could not detect any anti-virus software on the computer. The computer came with McAfee Security Center and when I open that it indicates that I'm totally protected. It of course has a firewall and anti-virus, etc.

Any ideas on why Vista (Windows Security Center) is not recognizing McAfee? I'm pretty sure McAfee is working properly. It is doing a system scan as I type this message.

Any help is appreciated.
 

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Go to start
control panel
security
check there and see what it is telling you
I did that and then went to Security Center and it's telling me the same thing as the alert - same window to be exact.

Firewall - Off (McAfee has a firewall and my understanding is that only one should be on)
Automatic Updating - On
Malware Protection - Check settings (The settings indicate no anti-virus software found)
Internet Security Settings - OK

McAfee still appears to be running and up to date.
 

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This sometimes happens when your security software updates one or more of its core programs. This is not the same as the normal definitions update. To resolve this problem, simply restart your PC.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dwarf Dwf/11/2012 r09/2013
    CPU
    Intel Core-i5-3570K 4-core @ 3.4GHz (Ivy Bridge) (OC 4.2GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M
    Memory
    4 x 4GB DDR3-1600 Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI GeForce GTX770 Gaming OC 2GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition on board solution (ALC 898)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic VA1912w Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Agility 3 120GB SATA III x2 (RAID 0)
    Samsung HD501LJ 500GB SATA II x2
    Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 1TB SATA II
    Iomega 1.5TB Ext USB 2.0
    WD 2.0TB Ext USB 3.0
    PSU
    XFX Pro Series 850W Semi-Modular
    Case
    Gigabyte IF233
    Cooling
    1 x 120mm Front Inlet 1 x 120mm Rear Exhaust
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000 (USB)
    Mouse
    Microsoft Comfort Mouse 3000 for Business (USB)
    Internet Speed
    NetGear DG834Gv3 ADSL Modem/Router (Ethernet) ~4.0 Mb/s (O2)
    Other Info
    Optical Drive: HL-DT-ST BD-RE BH10LS30 SATA Bluray
    Lexmark S305 Printer/Scanner/Copier (USB)
    WEI Score: 8.1/8.1/8.5/8.5/8.25
    Asus Eee PC 1011PX Netbook (Windows 7 x86 Starter)
That isn't the problem. I've restarted multiple times. I contacted the original individual who posted the problem, and it still exists for him, too.
 

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I had the same problem. McAfee is running perfectly, up to date, scanned multiple times, but still says no anit-virus protection in my windows security center. Just started doing it this weekend and when it happened it also said my firewall was down but I hit turn on and it worked fine. So now I'm left with McAfee running perfectly along with SUPERantispyware and hijack this on my laptop but the security center says no antivirus protection.
 

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Just because security center claims you're unprotected, doesn't mean that you are... In the end it's just a piece of software. If you trust McAfee to keep you safe, just disable the check for antivirus.

I suggest that you replace McAfee with something more efficient though... Take a look at this;
August 2008
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Athlon X2 6000+
    Motherboard
    ASRock ALiveXfire-eSATA2
    Memory
    2x2GiB DDR2 PC2-6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeCube ATI Radeon HD3870 512MiB GDDR4
    Sound Card
    Built in HD Audio, digital output
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206BW, SyncMaster 940B
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 + 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WDC 250GB SATA + lots of externals. :)
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 500W
    Case
    Antec Sonata III
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (1st edition w blue lightning)
    Mouse
    Logitech G9
    Internet Speed
    DL/UL: 50/10Mbit
I clicked the link and there is an error. Old url or something. But besides that it is the fact that Vista does not recognize the anti-virus that I think is annoying us. I like to be reassured that my anti-virus is working for my expensive laptop with many important files on it.
 

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oops, they dont like direct linking :p

Go to AV-Comparatives

The correct page is #19 in the "Comparatives" section..
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Athlon X2 6000+
    Motherboard
    ASRock ALiveXfire-eSATA2
    Memory
    2x2GiB DDR2 PC2-6400
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeCube ATI Radeon HD3870 512MiB GDDR4
    Sound Card
    Built in HD Audio, digital output
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 206BW, SyncMaster 940B
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 + 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WDC 250GB SATA + lots of externals. :)
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 500W
    Case
    Antec Sonata III
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (1st edition w blue lightning)
    Mouse
    Logitech G9
    Internet Speed
    DL/UL: 50/10Mbit
lekindem, you made a good point. I'll just disable the warning. It just would have been nice to know in the future if for someone reason McAffee was disable.
 

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Lekindem and NoPicnic,


It sounds like you just need to reset your Windows Security Center repository.

1. Go to control panel and open Administrative tools.
2. Click on services.
3. Stop these services:
Windows Security Center
Windows Management Instrumentation
SBSD Security Center Service (if you use Spybot Search & Destroy).
4. Let all them to Automatically start.
5. Follow the path C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Repository and delete ONLY the file Repository
6. Go to Services and Continue all the Services above or go to next step.
7. Reboot

This will rebuild the deleted folder and the database. Once restarted, Windows Security Center should show the correct info.

Also:
Simple to understand screenshot instruction sheet, click Here, then click on picture to enlarge.


Best of luck.
 

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