windows could not start the security center service on local computer

[ronnycopeh]

I don't need to start another thread but I have searched everywhere for a solution to starting the security center, its on automatic but won't start and I get this message

"windows could not start the security center service on local computer"
Error 1083: The executable program that this service is configured to run in does not implement the service

[couttsj]

The Security Center service is dependent on Remote Procedure Call (RPC), DCOM Server Process Launcher, and Windows Instrumentation. Are all those services running?

J.A. Coutts

[ronnycopeh]

thanks for respond, all services mention are started and running

[Dolphin]

Just a thought, but is the Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) running also.

I don't use the security center but apparently this is also needed to be started in order for the Security Center to run and function properly.

Like I said....just a thought.

Now go have a great day.

Bill

[ronnycopeh]

Thanks yes, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS)  is also running, I've search for the solution but not yet, my antivirus, etc is up to date and all running fine but just use to security center reports.

[couttsj]

I tried to duplicate your error by renaming wscsvc.dll, but the Vista security settings would not let me. There are ways around this, but BV's forum rules might not allow me to discuss them. So instead I will ask you to verify the following Security Center system files (32 Bit Vista Business).
-----------------------------------------------------------------
 Directory of C:\Windows\System32

01/19/08  12:37 AM            33,792 wscapi.dll
01/19/08  12:37 AM            61,440 wscsvc.dll
01/19/08  12:32 AM         1,689,600 wscui.cpl
------------------------------------------------------------------
Of particular importance is wscsvc.dll, which is version 6.0.6001.18000 on my system.

Now verify what the registry is calling for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\wscsvc
ImagePath     %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted

and

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\wscsvc\Parameters
ServiceDll     %SystemRoot%\System32\wscsvc.dll

Next examine the System Event Log after a boot up to see if there are any events logged that might give you some assistance.

Report back your findings.

J.A. Coutts

[ronnycopeh]

 Directory of C:\Windows\System32


01/20/08  10:21 pM            33,792 wscapi.dll
01/20/08  10:21 pM            61,440 wscsvc.dll
01/20/08  10:21 pM         1,689,600 wscui.cpl


wscsvc.dll Version is the same you have listed and registry setting are okay after reboot here is the log:

Log Name:      System
Source:        Service Control Manager
Date:          10/30/2008 2:47:44 PM
Event ID:      7000
Task Category: None
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      ronnell-PC
Description:
The Security Center service failed to start due to the following error:
The executable program that this service is configured to run in does not implement the service.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
  <System>
    <Provider Name="Service Control Manager" Guid="{555908D1-A6D7-4695-8E1E-26931D2012F4}" EventSourceName="Service Control Manager" />
    <EventID Qualifiers="49152">7000</EventID>
    <Version>0</Version>
    <Level>2</Level>
    <Task>0</Task>
    <Opcode>0</Opcode>
    <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords>
    <TimeCreated SystemTime="2008-10-30T18:47:44.000Z" />
    <EventRecordID>86721</EventRecordID>
    <Correlation />
    <Execution ProcessID="0" ThreadID="0" />
    <Channel>System</Channel>
    <Computer>ronnell-PC</Computer>
    <Security />
  </System>
  <EventData>
    <Data Name="param1">Security Center</Data>
    <Data Name="param2">%%1083</Data>
  </EventData>
</Event>

[couttsj]

Error 1083: The Security Center service failed to start due to the following error:
The executable program that this service is configured to run in does not implement the service.

Error 1083 is a generic error message used for any DLL service that does not start. More than likely, there is a registry problem with one of the 3 files I asked you to check. Unfortunately I don't know where to tell you to look. I did however find a fix program at http://windowsxp.mvps.org/wscsvcfix.htm
I cannot attest to it's effectiveness or what it does, and the readme file that comes with it is not exactly forthcoming.

J.A. Coutts

[ronnycopeh]

Thanks for helping me, I also found the fix a couple of days ago but its for xp, I tried it and it worked in starting the security center but then, other services began to stop, like theme, security, wmi etc and I had to keep restarting them, so I had to do a system restore. So I just have to not worry about it,

[couttsj]

I doubt that it has any impact, but one other forum suggested "check to see that 'Security Center' and 'Security Accounts' are both set to start Automatically".

J.A. Coutts

Edit - Also found this:
Had the same problem in shop and was able to fix it by looking at a
working vista machine the thing I found was that the Log On Part of the
Properties was set to the user and not a local service like it should be
I changed that cleared out the stored passwords and Vista
did the rest.