I recently had got rid of some viruses and spyware on my computer using Malwarebyte’s Anti Malware. When I opened Control Panel, I noticed that I no longer had the Windows Security Center Icon. Rather, Firewall and Updates became their own icon. I do not have an icon for virus protection. I run Windows XP on my computer, so how do I get the Windows Security Center back?
I don't have the installation disk.
WSCSVC.REG did not work.
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1 MLM // Oct 30, 2008
The malware may very well have corrupted some operating system files.
If your computer comes up clean after running your resident security products, you may want to consider running a System File Checker (SFC). This can also be run in Safe Mode should you prefer.
To get into Safe Mode, reboot and then either hold down or tap the F8 key repeatedly while the computer is starting up. To run SFC, close all applications such as Office, Messenger, Email, etc, and go to:
- Start
- Run
- Type in sfc /scannow (include the space before the ” / “)
What SFC does is that it attempts to fix or replace critical operating system files. Sometimes this can be done without the installation disk, however it may prompt you for the appropriate operating system installation disk. If that is the case, then you know that you definitely have major file corruption or something missing. Insert the disk if prompted. Also you should run SFC using the Administrator account.
If you have the Vista operating system, the steps are a bit different due to the UAC. See the link below.
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/system_file_checker.htm
Don’t surf, play games or do anything while SFC runs. After it is completed, reboot your computer.
One of the major culprits in missing or corrupt operating system files is running a registry cleaner or optimizer. They can flag important shared files for deletion or cleanup. Another cause is malware.
NOTE: Before running any registry cleaner or editing the registry, always ensure you back it up first. If the registry cleaner you are using doesn’t have that function, you can do it manually. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756
2 Michael // Oct 30, 2008
There are malware and viruses which disable the Windows Security Center, and deletes the service altogether. This article provides a .REG file which helps you restore the missing Security Center service (for Windows XP SP2) which can be used in the aftermath of a Malware removal. Please see the Attachments section at the bottom of this article to download the REG file……..WSCSVC.REG………
Please also take note of these posts further down….
coleen ( Author)
said this on 25 Oct 2006 7:47:08 AM PDT
try booting into safe mode. (f6 during the boot up) then right click on reg file and choose "merge"
cheryl at 21 Jan 2007 10:51:18 AM PDT cheryl ( Author)
said this on 21 Jan 2007 10:51:18 AM PDT
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - this problem has plagued me for MONTHS. Although I ran the .reg file, it only worked after going into safe mode and choosing merge. Thanks, Coleen for the tip!!
Joe G ( Author)
said this on 26 Nov 2007 12:43:44 AM PDT
Excellent: Thank you. The wscsvc.reg restored my Security center. It's nice to find someone who has a good fix.
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