Windows 10: Windows Security Service Won't Start - Error 1058

Hi, so I have an issue where when I open Windows Security, it is empty. I have tried going into Services and enabling the Windows Security Service. However, when I press the Start button, an error message comes up, saying: Windows could not start the Windows Security Service service on Local Computer.Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.Also, when I open the Properties tab, the following options are greyed out:- General tab, "startup type" is greyed out- Everything in the Log on tab is greyed out- Every

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Windows Defender Error 1058: can't start service

I've seen posts regarding similar behavior for Windows 7, but not for Windows 10. I've tried a few of the steps but some of them (like specific registry key updates) are not applicable, since the registry seems different than previous versions.

Symptoms

• Windows Defender always fails to start, gives "Error 1058"
• Under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Defender, every option is greyed out
• Can't manually start the "Security Center" service
  • Initially set to "Disabled"
  • Change setting to "Automatic," start service manually
  • After a short time, it reverts back to "Disabled"

Troubleshooting Steps

• Performed virus/malware removal
  • Malwarebytes, SUPERAntiSpyware, HitmanPro, AdwCleaner, Kaspersky's TDSS Removal, Bitdefender, Spybot
  • Individually installed, scanned, and removed each
  • Found some adware/viruses that were removed
  • Nothing shows up in any scans now (seems like everything active was removed)
• Checked Group Policy Editor/registry key for the "Disable Windows Defender" setting
  • Made sure everything was set to "enable" Defender
  • Still see symptoms
• sfc /scannow
  • Showed some errors that couldn't be resolved
  • Seems to be missing critical files in the running and backup file list
  • I have the CBS.log that was ran immediately before posting; not sure how to attach it or if I should include a snippet
  • EDIT: just re-looked through the log output, seems like most of the "check failed" errors were for different shortcut files (Task Scheduler, etc.). Not sure how applicable this is now

Possible Solutions

• Download + reinstall Windows Defender to replace missing files
  • Not sure if this is even possible, given that it's a core system component in W10
• Restore Registry keys back to default settings
  • Virus seems to have messed up several places
  • Nothing specific to Windows 10 online for getting Windows Defender back to stock in registry

 

Windows Security Center Service and Defender not getting started in Windows 10.

Hi Singh,



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  Since when did the issue started appearing?
  
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Windows Defender Error 1058: can't start service



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"Error 1058" error message is displayed whenever starts a exe or any windows builtin utility

Hi, Aditya.



Thank you for posting your response. I understand the issue that you are facing currently, and we in Community will try to resolve your issue the best way we can.



When a service suddenly stops, you may receive the following error message:



Error 1058: The service cannot be started, either because it is disabled or because it has no enabled devices associated with it.



You may also receive this error message when you try to start a service.

This issue can occur if the service is disabled or if the service is disabled for the hardware profile that you are currently using.



To resolve this issue perform the steps that are mentioned below:

• Open Run command (Windows button + R).
• In the dialog box, type “services.msc” and press Enter.
• Scroll until you find the service that is stopped or disabled.
• Click the Log On As tab.
• If the service is listed as disabled for your profile, right-click the service, and then click
  Properties.

• Click the Startup type list, and then click Automatic.
• Click Apply, and then click OK.

Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the above information in order to assist you accordingly