(Solved) Windows Security Center Service Can't Be Started In Windows 11/10 [Solution]

(Solved) Windows Security Center Service Can't Be Started In Windows 11/10 [Solution]
If you receive a The Windows Security Center service can’t be started error message in Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista, then this tutorial may be able to help you troubleshoot the problem. You may try these troubleshooting steps in any order.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
windows security center service can't be started
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Windows Security Center is an integral part of your operating system's security ecosystem. It helps you monitor the health status of critical Windows security components, such as Microsoft Defender. Because of this, it can be concerning when you suddenly get the following error message: "The Windows Security Center service can't be started."
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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[@puspendubiswaspaul6965]

Cannot find wscsvc file

[@HarpreetSingh-sn9vn]

My wscsvc folder have only one default REG_SZ(Reg. String Value, and value not set) and have no other files under this folder like in this your video. What to do in this case?

[@HellPhantom73]

Thanks so much. Been struggling with this for a while now and the only place I managed to successfully change the startup of the security service (wscsvc) was directly in registry. Why is it that even when administrator or in safe mode this value cant be changed in services is beyond me.

[@JunnyR-qw8jh]

so when i checked value for "start", had a 4, changed to 2 and gave me an error saying: Cannot edit Start: Error writing the value's new contents"
what do I do now?

[@garydbarnard9021]

can not change wscsvc from a 4 to a 2, get error editing value (Cannot edit Start: Error writing the value's new contents.)

[@derekkeeneMusic]

Unfortunately none of these worked for me. When I went into the “wscsvc” folder inside regedit as administrator, the value of the “Start” thing was set to 4 and it would not let me change it to 2. It would say “Error writing the value’s new contents”. So if you know what might be causing the error to rewrite the value that would greatly help me out

[@sonja5695]

I have the same problem? did you find a fix? I've even tried three fresh install with different windows images and versions and I STILL have the same issue. This has flowed on to me also now having a file downloading issue. I can't download any archive file to my computer via any browser or any other software. exe files, pdfs and other things no problem but at archive or an ISO file, forget it.

[@donlad]

Same bruh

[@donlad]

I found a fix that worked for me: When you're in regedit.exe, right click the 'wscsvc' folder and click Permissions > Advanced > At the top where it says OWNER click 'change' > Advanced > Find Now > In the list of users select the user with your name or email attached > OK > OK > Apply > OK > Then you should be back in the permissions window from before > Select the "Administrators" so it's highlighted > below beside 'Full Control' check the 'Allow' box > OK. Now try to edit the registry. Let me know if it worked!

[@sonja5695]

@@donlad thank you! I'll be saving this in case it pops up again. I ended up with a full clean install, I wiped and formatted my entire drive. That fixed the file downloading issue, but since then I also have a security and network centre issue were both screens go black and won't let me get to any settings. This happened only the most recent version upgrade. I thought I waited long enough to upgrade for them to get rid of bugs but apparently not. I hate windows, refuse to buy expensive macs I can't build or fix myself, and Linux is not a useable system without always having to use the command line which I don't have time to learn and remember all the code to competently run a Linux OS. They still haven't launched a version with no command line required for setup or running, when that happens I can't wait to ditch windows for good. As it is now I use my galaxy tab for most every day things and only use my PC for gaming and media. Windows is awful!

[@xcaliberzero2452]

my wscsvc file is missing what do i do ? in my case the problem occurred due to virus

[@sumayyahadetunmbi4347]

mine is also, I don't know what to do. Were you able to fix it?

[@yashrajsinghrajput6021]

Help me same with me

[@yashrajsinghrajput6021]

@@sumayyahadetunmbi4347 hii bro the only solution is to reinstall the window

[@saurabhsaholia1881]

Bro plz help me plz i am doing it for like 2 hours to solve this problem i can't find that file says wscsvc and in my windows security shows blank and viruses and threats section its says your it administrator has limited access plz reply bro i can't even turn on security service i tried everything😢plz reply

[@NojausVideo]

Same here. Need more info on that please

[@saurabhsaholia1881]

@@NojausVideo reinstall windows that's the only option bro i tried each and everything possible just reinstall windows and click on keep my files

[@OfficialBreezy_]

I cant edit wscsvc to a number 2 mine is number 4

[@nishantsharma006]

My computer does not have wsc... folder in registry

[@Gentiinhen]

me either

[@ajaydutta9833]

What if I don't find wsc file in the Registry Editor

[@aus_star]

same i also can't find in my registry

[@yokuzo3770]

Create a key and then create a 32 bit d word value named start

[@lyledryling6408]

Same here.

[@lyledryling6408]

​@@yokuzo3770don't understand how

[@ieptranphuc7167]

p/s: I found a solution. Just export this reg from another PC and import to yours

[@Four-qp7gn]

i cant change still
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[@Celeb55]

Thank you for the video. It helped.

[@MDTechVideos]

Glad it helped

[@glazefrect1337]

wscsvc folder is not present. :(

[@swayam2367]

same problem

[@glazefrect1337]

@@swayam2367 bro if u get any solution in future, plesse let me know.

[@OfficialBreezy_]

I do

[@OfficialBreezy_]

@@swayam2367I do

[@arjaysalvador6527]

wscsvs folder is gone in my case

[@ieptranphuc7167]

mine too, hopeless
p/s: I found a solution. Just export this reg from another PC and import to yours

[@groofyxg]

then is ur problem to open windows defender solved using that method sir?@@ieptranphuc7167