How to Fix “Windows Security Center Service is Turned Off or Missing” in Windows

How to Fix “Windows Security Center Service is Turned Off or Missing” in Windows


Windows security center is an essential component of Windows to protect your data from antivirus and other security. Sometimes a user says a problem about “The Security Center service is turned off”. This message shows your PC to security risk, so fix it quickly as soon as possible. 

Here are some steps to solve this problem. 


Common Causes of the Error


Disabled Security Center service:

Sometimes service accidentally disabled by system or any other software.

Corrupt system files:

Sometimes damaged windows files can be prevent the security center from running.

Malware infection:

Harmful programs sometimes may be disabled and removed security services.

Faulty updates:

Faulty updates or registry modifications can be the service to disappear.


STEP:1 Enable the Security Center Service Manually


* Press Win + R, type services.msc, and hit the Enter.

* In services window you can scroll down to find Security Center.

* Right click it and select Properties.

* Set the Startup type to Automatic.

* Click Start, then Apply, and then OK.

* Restart your PC and check if the service is running.


STEP:2  Use Command Prompt to Restore the Service


* Press Win + S, type cmd, and run it as Administrator.

* Use the following commands which is giving below. use one by one and press Enter after each command:

sc config wscsvc start= auto

sc start wscsvc


STEP:3 Run System File Checker and DISM


* Open Command Prompt.

* Type the command which is giving below and press Enter:
sfc /scannow

* Waiting until scan to complete.

* If the issues remain, run this:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


STEP: 4 Check for Malware


* Open Windows Security then Virus & threat protection.

* Run a Full Scan and Microsoft Defender Offline Scan.

* If malware is found in your pc then remove it and restart your computer.


STEP: 5 Restore Windows


* Run Windows Update to install the latest patches.

* If the problem persists, go to Settings then Update & Security then Recovery and choose Reset this PC.


CONCLUSION:

This is not an error this is an essential windows component protect your data from antivirus and other software. use the information which is provided above and you can easily solve this issue

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