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The start issue tag on WindowsForum.com covers problems where Windows fails to boot or services fail to start. Common topics include Windows 7 and Vista startup failures, the Windows Security Center service not starting, and Windows Defender not launching. Users often encounter error messages like 0x80073afc or generic 'Windows failed to start' prompts. Troubleshooting steps discussed include using the Windows 7 repair disc, booting from CD/DVD, and checking BIOS settings. Some issues are triggered by hardware changes like removing a USB flash drive before shutdown. The tag also includes questions about using a different operating system disk for recovery.
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    Windows 8 Windows 7: The windows security center service cannot be started?

    so basically what i described above... i tried this solution: but the problem is that i don't see the "windows security center" or "security center" options on the services list when i do this! this link describes exactly what is wrong. please help me Link Removed NUTRA THRIVE Noom diet plan
    • Diseda96
    • Thread
    • security center service issues service list start issue tech support troubleshooting windows 7 windows security
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
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    Error message: “Security Center service cannot be started”

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    • News
    • Thread
    • error message help request link removed security center service issues start issue system error troubleshooting windows services
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  3. jpre3429

    Windows Defender wont start

    As of the last few days windows defender will not open or start up and has turned off spyware and virus protection. In the bottom corner of the screen is a flag saying i have 2 PC issues to be solved, which is turning on virus and spyware protection. When i click on it to turn them on an error...
    • jpre3429
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    • 0x80073afc antivirus computer issues error malware security software spyware protection start issue troubleshooting virus protection windows 10 windows defender
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Security
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 failed, tried everything, please help

    Ok so last night I was on my computer and then I shut it down.today when I came home from work it keeps saying windows failed to start. So I tried searching the intenet for a solution and found a couple, but none works.I tried hitting f8 and loading to the last good configuration doesn't work...
    • Merkem
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    • bios settings black screen boot issues installation repair safe mode start issue startup issues user rights windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Restart after removing flash drive

    My install of the RC of Windows 7 is running very well except one little but annoying issue. Twice I've removed a flash drive from a USB port after shutting down the PC ( I forgot to remove it before shutting down) and when I've come to restart I get an "unable to start" message. It then goes...
    • stellavision
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    • computer issues error message flash drive restart routine shutdown start issue troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows Vista Vista operating system disk

    i need to reboot our computer as it will not start, but I do not have the original vista disk. Can I use another vista disk, but use the product key that is on the bottom of the computer
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