Windows Security Service - Windows 11 Service
Windows Security Service handles unified device protection and health information.
This service also exists in Windows 10.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 22H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 23H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| 24H2 | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Windows Security Service |
| Service name: | SecurityHealthService |
| Type: | own |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\SecurityHealthService.exe |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
| Privileges: |
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Default Behavior
The Windows Security Service is running as LocalSystem in its own process of SecurityHealthService.exe. It doesn't share its process with other services. If Windows Security Service fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the SecurityHealthService service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Windows Security Service is unable to start, if the Remote Procedure Call (RPC) service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for Windows Security Service
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreWindowsSecurityServiceWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the SecurityHealthService.exe file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.