Security Center - Windows XP Service
Monitors system security settings and configurations.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | not exists | not exists | Automatic | Automatic |
| Professional | not exists | not exists | Automatic | Automatic |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Security Center |
| Service name: | wscsvc |
| Type: | share |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs |
| File: | %WinDir%\system32\wscsvc.dll |
| Error control: | normal |
| Object: | LocalSystem |
Default Behavior
The Security Center service runs as LocalSystem in a shared process. It shares the executable file with other services. If the Security Center fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the wscsvc service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Security Center will not start, if the following services are stopped or disabled:
Restore Default Startup Type of Security Center
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSecurityCenterWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the wscsvc.dll file exists in the %WinDir%\system32 folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows XP installation media.