"Windows Security Center Services can't be started"

[Guest]

I downloaded and installed Norton antivirus 2007 for Vista. After a
successful download, I turned on the firewall, checked for security updates,
and ran live update. Now, the Security Center Services will not open. I
talked to symantec and they informed me that once I downloaded Norton 2007,
it migrated with Windows security and there is no problem. I have a GREEN
check mark on my Norton icon in the systray and appear to be protected. I
still would like to know if what symantec said is true, do I not need to
worry about Windows Security Center opening? Anyone having this same
problem? If so, I would like to hear from you. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Yeah, I have the same problem, but is Norton what caused it? Because I
uninstalled it, and the Security Center still wont start.. and its pretty
lame cause I dont have a firewall besides McAfee, and i feel that its not
helping at all. :/

 

[Guest]

I'm assuming Norton caused it because the Security Center was fine before
loading the software. As mentioned, all defintitions are updated and
firewall is on. I have a green checkmark in the Norton icon which is
indicating I am protected. However, the fact that I can't open the Security
Center is troublesome to me. Not sure what to do, if anything.

 

[Guest]

I have the Same problem. I downloaded Nortons 2007 and I am getting the exact
same thing and I am not sure what needs to be done to resolve this?? HELP !

 

[Guest]

Doug

I have the same problem, except that the error message 'security center
can't be started' started to appear after the last windows Vista update
(12-Jun-07). Prior to that, Security Center worked OK. Yes, I have Norton
Anti-Virus 2007 installed, but this does not seem to be the problem with me
because Security Center has worked up until the last Windows Vista Update.

The problem falls squarely on Microsoft to fix this problem. Windows Vista
is so buggy that it should never have been released. There are many problems
with Vista. I have a core 2 duo computer running Windows Vista Home Premium.
This runs much slower than my previous computer (Pentium 4/2.4 GHz) running
Windows XP. Vista takes far too long to shut down. Updates invariably cause
more problems than they cure. Security messages pop up everywhere all the
time. Is this user-friendliness? Is this
progress??????????????????????????????????

Microsoft- you have got your fingers severly burnt with Vista. Do something
about it please.

Wfeg

 

[Rojo Habe]

Do you have a System Restore point from a time before you installed McAfee?
You might even find McAfee created one for you.

Click the Start button and type 'system restore' (without the quotes),
followed by Enter. If Windows throws up a security message, click the
Continue button. After a few seconds System Restore should appear. If the
date of the suggested restore point is before you installed McAfee, click
Next, and on the next page click Finish. If the suggested restore point is
after you installed McAfee, select "Choose a different restore point" before
clicking Next. This will give you a list of recent restore points. If they
don't go far back enough, tick the box that says "Show restore points older
than 5 days". If you can find one that says "Installed McAfee" or something
similar, pick that, otherwise pick one that occurs immediately before you
installed it (or as close as you can). Click Next and follow the
instructions. Windows will reboot and restore your system to the time
selected. You will not lose any files in the process, but any software
you've installed since that time will have to be installed again.

 

[Mick Murphy]

Go to McAfee's site, and get their Removal Tool to remove the remains of
their Program!

 

[Milo]

Just a Question did you remove Norton properly prior to installation of
mcafee? Anyhow a direct support group for your concern is available if
you're in the US/CANADA
try calling up a free support group 866 727 2338 ( Microsoft PCSafety )

 

[Beoweolf]

Once installed, Norton A/V, MacAfee as well as Symantec A/V are extremely
difficult to remove. They are apparently imbedded in the registry, hidden
deeply on several levels. As mentioned by several responders, go to the web
site and see if they offer an uninstall or cleaner file. Alternatively, use
your backup to restore the system to a configuration prior to the A/V
installation.

Check on the internet for cases where others have, post apocalyptically,
found them selves in similar circumstances when desiring or are forced to
remove These invasive security program. As you found out, they tend to leave
behind "bread crumbs' which prevent Defender or Microsoft security programs
from starting, even after they are removed.

 

[Nonny]

thanks all.
I cant do system restore as restore is not available beyong ten restore
points.

Did you check the box that will go further back than five days?

 

[Malke]

Hello Everyone.

I am Brutium and I am new here.

(snippage)

You've posted in someone else's thread. That's because you aren't really
posting in a forum like you think you are; you're using a web interface
that simply scrapes Usenet posts. Instead, set up a real newsreader (very
easy to do) and make a new post, including all pertinent information per
the "How To Post" section below. Here's how:

Since you are using a web interface, you may not realize that this is really
a newsgroup. You will get far more out of this resource if you learn to use
a newsreader. There are many good newsreaders for Windows, but you can use
Outlook Express (XP) or Windows Mail (Vista) since you already have it.
Here are some links to information about newsgroups:

About Usenet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usenet
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/ - Usenet FAQs from the Internet FAQ Archives
http://www.usenetmonster.com/infocenter/
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet - a brief explanation
of newsgroups

Outlook Express/Windows Mail as Newsreader:
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
http://rickrogers.org/setupoe.htm
http://vistasupport.mvps.org/accessing_newsgrousp_with-windows_mail.htm

How to Post:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Usenet
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 - How to Ask a Question
http://users.tpg.com.au/bzyhjr/liszt.htm - How Not to Get Technical Help on
Usenet


http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups
microsoft.public.test.here - MS group to test if your newsreader is working
properly
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/munad.htm - how to munge email address
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossposting - crossposting
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm - multiposting

Other Newsreaders for Windows:
http://www.forteinc.com/main/homepage.php - Forte
http://www.mozilla.org - Thunderbird
http://gravity.tbates.org/
http://www.40tude.com/dialog/
http://xnews.newsguy.com/

Malke