Troubleshoot SECURITY.LOG1 Errors and Download File

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1 file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

SECURITY.LOG1 file Windows Registry Hive 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.LOG1 related errors on your device. You can also download SECURITY.LOG1 file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows 8

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Fix SECURITY.LOG1 errors

1 Information about SECURITY.LOG1 file
2 Errors related to SECURITY.LOG1 file
3 How to fix SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1

4.1 List of SECURITY.LOG1 file versions

File info

General information
Filename	SECURITY.LOG1
File extension	LOG1
Type	Data
Description	Windows Registry Hive Log

Software
Program	Office 2010
Software	Office
Author	Microsoft
Software version	2010

Details
File size	21504
Oldest file	2012-07-26
Latest file	2017-05-10

Most common SECURITY.LOG1 file related problems

There are various types of errors related to SECURITY.LOG1 file. SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1 file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

SECURITY.LOG1 is corrupted
SECURITY.LOG1 cannot be located
Runtime Error - SECURITY.LOG1
SECURITY.LOG1 file error
SECURITY.LOG1 file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register SECURITY.LOG1 file:
SECURITY.LOG1 file could not be loaded
SECURITY.LOG1 file doesn't exist

SECURITY.LOG1

Application could not be started because SECURITY.LOG1 file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1 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.LOG1 errors in just few steps?

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

SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1 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.LOG1 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.LOG1 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.LOG1 file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1 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.LOG1 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.LOG1 file

The last solution is to manually download and replace SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1 file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of SECURITY.LOG1 file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\config\
Windows 7: ---
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows 8: ---

If the steps did not solve your SECURITY.LOG1 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.LOG1

System Windows 10

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	9e38436ebe20d93d0e8db269f88310df
	SHA1	f301259d2f8d71abcb1552b9ee36c586f455b260
	SHA256	65da86648337c06f1d6f3f8274c7be400a5e3308329d069a4978a4fed5d13178
	CRC32	230da34e
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows 10

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.LOG1

System Windows 8.1

File size 61440 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	e0d0f252370bbabe63c19bc9e2a4a868
	SHA1	50e993302fd1513f140df4ca836790667ca3afec
	SHA256	626273cd5247323573a3676995088a9dc6aa7a6e8e286e38aaf06dccf306852f
	CRC32	96d37ec6
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows 8

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	86bcf9de27abe5efed22996b030205fa
	SHA1	4087f154ca520b671e04740f59569cb8ade50172
	SHA256	f50d90f3a08e1273f9b22531a93810eae895f4abd4f804be7b855588052674a5
	CRC32	9f638d7c
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\config\

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows 7

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	18d6936977255c79e71ce2fc68536abd
	SHA1	75cb5ca2e31371eb8c1fdd83af92bda05982e478
	SHA256	9c84d17178f9c9811e00e3a3769769a7c10f156857bbbc6161794ec77ed49b2b
	CRC32	53c638cf
	Example file location	---

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows 7

File size 21504 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	fe45d5ab406d61d2b59419538c7d51c5
	SHA1	0edfc2fa8f502861ec13860f243a5c3091f7cef8
	SHA256	9e469eb6d095873f17688d3d16df7b848b8f98c07fc6f45831bc1be8f9113275
	CRC32	6d674e53
	Example file location	---

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows Vista

File size 262144 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	d40989840feee7bbedfc06d7218fe225
	SHA1	52074f5ed0e525955bc9a64b26ce0da5f99d1a97
	SHA256	13a4735011829f3f09c1126e3c81c876af6efb3c87e8f04237ce7a2c75c6a624
	CRC32	c0e54f31
	Example file location	---

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows Vista

File size 262144 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	ec87a838931d4d5d2e94a04644788a55
	SHA1	2e000fa7e85759c7f4c254d4d9c33ef481e459a7
	SHA256	8a39d2abd3999ab73c34db2476849cddf303ce389b35826850f9a700589b4a90
	CRC32	47705744
	Example file location	---

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows Vista

File size 262144 bytes

Date 2017-04-24

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File details
	MD5	b5ec1b23c24bf8d00fceadeaef3e230c
	SHA1	585547d488f89e1b208ca64344a401bc36f02d1f
	SHA256	e5bfcba3a024bb747703af362fdcd7c07034ed60917e45193d700c2718915699
	CRC32	d33b0fdb
	Example file location	---

Filename SECURITY.LOG1

System Windows 8

File size 24576 bytes

Date 2017-05-10

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File details
	MD5	9e38436ebe20d93d0e8db269f88310df
	SHA1	f301259d2f8d71abcb1552b9ee36c586f455b260
	SHA256	65da86648337c06f1d6f3f8274c7be400a5e3308329d069a4978a4fed5d13178
	CRC32	230da34e
	Example file location	---