Re: Windows Security Center is not working

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Alex,

*Right* click My Computer either on the Desktop or the Start Menu and choose Manage.
In the left frame, click the plus sign next to Services and Applications
Now click on Services
Double click on Automatic Updates in the right frame
Is the Startup type set to Automatic ? If not, set it to that.
If the service is not running click on the Start button.
If you get a 1058 error message, than the system is most likely still infected with a malware known as Vundo\Virtumonde. Current variants of this malware are acompanied by a rootkit-like component.

You can try having the system scanned here as other afflicted Users have report success in having the malware removed by it:
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

IF that does not remove the malware, then suggest you post to a reputable anti-malware forum for assistance. Please read the guidelines of the forum of your choice prior to posting there:

http://www.atribune.org/forums/index.php?showforum=9
http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum22.html
http://castlecops.com/forum67.html
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/Malware_Removal_HiJackThis_Logs_Go_Here-f37.html
http://gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/index.php?showforum=170
http://spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5

IF no malware is present, than see:

You cannot manually start the Automatic Updates service and you receive an "Error 1058" error message on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896224

"Could not start the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Service. Error 1058" error message when you manually start the Remote Procedure Call service
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/838428


MowGreen [MVP 2003-2008]
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Alex Levi wrote:

I was probably infected by some sort of a virus.
When I deleted it (at least I think I am) I'm getting Windows Security Alert icon on my task bar, telling me that my Automatic Updates is turned off.

When I click on "Turn on Automatic Updates" in the Security Center, I'm getting the following error: "We're sorry. The Security Center could not change your Automatic Update settings. To try changing these settings yourself, go to System in Control Panel. On the Automatic Updates tab, select Automatic (recommended), and then click OK."

When I change these settings manually in the control panel, nothing happens and the Alert Icon is still there.

How can I fix this problem ?
Can I reinstall just the files needed for automatic update ?

Thanks!
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: XP SP2 Windows Update Error 0x8024001E
    ... If the error message that appeared when you attempted to start the updating service was 1058, then either the system is infected with malware, Vundo/Virtumonde, or, at worst, a combination of them. ... You cannot manually start the Automatic Updates service and you receive an "Error 1058" error message on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: what to do
    ... Several posters in this newsgroup have reported that the malware was successfully removed using the above scanner. ... You cannot manually start the Automatic Updates service and you receive an "Error 1058" error message on a computer that is running Windows XP or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 ... "Could not start the Remote Procedure Call Service. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • RE: Automatic UIpdates for XP
    ... Several posters in this newsgroup have reported that the malware was ... an "Error 1058" error message on a computer that is running Windows XP ... In the list of services, double-click on Automatic Updates and then click ...
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    ... Automatic Updates ... Windows XP Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP ... Have a look in the Event Viewer for error messagesthat can shed some ... Look in the right Pane/window for error message with red or Yellow ...
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    ... it did not stop the shutdown error message at all. ... Please confirm if shutting off automatic updates worked on your computer? ... or you can simply end all svchost processes. ...
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