How to Download and Fix SECURITY.LOG?

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing SECURITY.LOG files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent SECURITY.LOG file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

SECURITY.LOG file Log. The file was developed by Microsoft for use with Office software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of SECURITY.LOG related errors on your device. You can also download SECURITY.LOG file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows XP, Windows 8

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Fix SECURITY.LOG errors

1 Information about SECURITY.LOG file
2 Errors related to SECURITY.LOG file
3 How to fix SECURITY.LOG related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download SECURITY.LOG

4.1 List of SECURITY.LOG file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SECURITY.LOG
File extension	LOG
Type	Text
Description	Log

Software
Program	Office 2003
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2003

Details
File size	1024
Oldest file	2009-04-11
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common SECURITY.LOG file related problems

There are various types of errors related to SECURITY.LOG file. SECURITY.LOG file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to SECURITY.LOG file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

SECURITY.LOG is corrupted
SECURITY.LOG cannot be located
Runtime Error - SECURITY.LOG
SECURITY.LOG file error
SECURITY.LOG file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register SECURITY.LOG file:
SECURITY.LOG file could not be loaded
SECURITY.LOG file doesn't exist

SECURITY.LOG

Application could not be started because SECURITY.LOG file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to SECURITY.LOG can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing SECURITY.LOG file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix SECURITY.LOG errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

SECURITY.LOG file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with SECURITY.LOG file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to SECURITY.LOG file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of SECURITY.LOG or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to SECURITY.LOG file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the SECURITY.LOG file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the SECURITY.LOG file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the SECURITY.LOG file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace SECURITY.LOG file

The last solution is to manually download and replace SECURITY.LOG file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded SECURITY.LOG file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SECURITY.LOG file example directory paths.

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows XP: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your SECURITY.LOG file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows 8.1

File size 0 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
	SHA1	da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
	SHA256	e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
	CRC32	00000000
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows 7

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2011-04-12

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File details
	MD5	a6ab8ae6b4837fa7f4c3cd3fb878ed99
	SHA1	0ae702aa35c49c764499da7129e273de7283e073
	SHA256	f42ffdf0f704af1a8e61be00e48f01baf6314db745b2d3fedd68bd35c80cf0b5
	CRC32	e444d0ed
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows Vista

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	76847ffd8df50e186b6d3e83c6b76cd5
	SHA1	1fa51189b2d15d981b80221befe3904a60d852fd
	SHA256	66278ef9aa9f28c5b230b16d6b8e29f74da073d198bbcdf4104633abd2338a0c
	CRC32	acf7a3a9
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

Download

File details
	MD5	9bc353371f85160fdc09da843af4ff47
	SHA1	3dba4cf41aaf472203ff82d43edffed61f9925e0
	SHA256	4d3cce0993cd3ea6dab6760db0bc71e1b6fea58ee30f2edae378a9178bda35b8
	CRC32	b10febb2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	69a3738768dbec1b79d050de5380a58d
	SHA1	518c28b2bc9bea7fd2c31e9defed76ba0da11e23
	SHA256	8e375253a575008eeaf6fa89897f07c1b2381cd5aeb6f08114c6a7eb0540f936
	CRC32	5ac7833f
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	cbaa77d85d897110b43c47f7692188b8
	SHA1	bbd7d4cb56520f3ca0a4619a3ff1a5fc2eebedfb
	SHA256	b2fc04eb6460e994e0b7654cc0d9b6aaae26a63703870c6a0f7ec599b9646db5
	CRC32	b9db6750
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows XP

File size 1024 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

Download

File details
	MD5	c563e1a4e05019d1da2f928ba0620831
	SHA1	53f69f6741074046c75ff4bad4741553cd14ff70
	SHA256	25bf5d7c5e37764883b555908680d917bd7846c9195d8119edab7ff590ac44f8
	CRC32	1eeeab83
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG

System Windows 8

File size 0 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
	SHA1	da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709
	SHA256	e3b0c44298fc1c149afbf4c8996fb92427ae41e4649b934ca495991b7852b855
	CRC32	00000000
	Example file location	---