Windows XP Cannot Start Security Service OR Windows Firewall/ICS

[kennyjg44]

Hello-

I recently removed a WinPC Antivirus malware from a computer here, and since then I cannot access the internet. In addition, Windows Security Center does not automatically start, no matter how many times I set it to "Automatic" under services.msc.

I do not know where to go from here - I've been EVERYWHERE on the net and tried tons of cleaners etc.

Any new suggestions??

ken g

 

[TriplexDread]

Try downloading the windows malicious software removal tool. Restart in safemode and run it

could be you have conficker worm in several variations

 

[kennyjg44]

I have run it previously, but not in safe mode. I will try....These problems started after I removed some malware (in the form of WinPC Antivirus 2009).

I'll let you know.

 

[TriplexDread]

This all has to do with conficker

Including the duff software you mentioned

https://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/thread-3788253.php

 

[kennyjg44]

No Infected Files.

 

[bonbon1974]

pc errors

No Infected Files.

restore your computer to an earlier date (when it was working correctly)
go to start-control panel- help and support, and you should see the restore prompt on the right hand side.
THEN-
Install Windows Registry cleanup utility to remove an partial files you have and are not working correctly- this is FREE- no strings.
Then if you do not have an antivirus- install AVAST (aslo free)
run complete scan afterwards.
This should do the trick.
good luck

 

[JaLing]

No offense but.....
When I've been infected...
I...
get the system to a clean state
backup what I need
fdisk and reinstall

Often the damage caused takes far too long to repair

 

[bonbon1974]

Absolutely reinstalling is the best way to go and I too have done that in the past, but for a quick fix the above has also worked. When i have reinstalled, It always takes me days to save everything and for some reason I still lose some things and can never get my email set back up right away when reinstalling. But to be sure everything is cleaned up correctly -reinstalling as Jaling says is the probably the best way.

 

[kennyjg44]

I tried to restore, but clicking "next" did nothing - i tried this several times. Whatever the problem is, its affecting this as well.

I even tried a repair install of XP to no avail - looks like a full wipe and install is next

 

[bonbon1974]

another option may be to install windows registry cleanup utilty and run virus scan (if your computer allows you to) and then try restoring.
I had soooo many errors, viruses, left over parts of downloads and this cleanup utilty wiped it all out for me.
If not re-install (I feel for ya) Its a pain in the butt!!
Good luck and please let us know what worked (So in the future I can also save some time-lol)