I've similar problem of 'Security Center service can't be started' Error code: 0x80070424 on my Vista Ultimate. Installed AVG, Avast & Tuneup 2009 antivirus scan, repair & defrag ....
Try to go to Service Center under Services, "Service Center" could not be found. Pls help.
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