Windows security stuck on black screen after opening.

Anonymous
2024-01-11T18:20:36+00:00

Hello. I am having issues trying to open Windows security. It gets stuck on a black screen and I can't access the settings. I have tried the reset and repair options and that was no use. I even checked for updates and nothing. I even tried restarting my laptop and that didn't work either. I also ran the sfc /scannow command and once again, nothing. I have to note I also have webroot secure anywhere as antivirus. Can someone help?

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Ramesh 181.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2024-01-13T06:27:42+00:00

(The following fix is for Windows 11 systems.)

Direct download links

(or)

[Source: Microsoft Update Catalog]

Instructions:

  • Save the executable to the desktop.
  • Right-click on the file "SecurityHealthSetup_xxxxx.exe" and choose "Run as administrator".

(The above setup file automatically creates the missing SecurityHealth platform folder.

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(Modified on 23-May-2025 - Link updated.)

(Modified on 22-Mar-2025 - Link updated.)

(Modified on 11-Mar-2024 - Link updated.)

(Modified on 26-Mar-2024 - Link updated.)

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-04-01T20:47:26+00:00

    Please, I run as administrator and nothing appears. I reinstalled windows 11 but windows security doesn't work either.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-27T22:12:57+00:00

    The setup does do nothing to me, it doesn't install the program on my pc i think it's because it's an outdated version, can anyone solve this problem?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-17T10:52:12+00:00

    Download

    Save the executable to the desktop.

    Right-click on the file "SecurityHealthSetup.exe" and choose "Run as administrator".

    SecurityHealthSetup.exe - File info:

    Credits: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_11-security/i-cant-access-windows-security-its-just-a-blank/2f31ff62-8180-4523-8a7a-fb31350af4bf?messageId=349c35ed-9a38-4dd2-bab6-6ce29af31c8b

    DUDE, its that simple? OMG. u are the Legend. thx so much

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-13T17:23:05+00:00

    thank you sir after many days this worked thank you

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