What is mssecsvc.exe file ?

Most antivirus programs identify mssecsvc.exe as malware—for example Microsoft identifies it as Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt.H or Ransom:Win32/WannaCrypt.A!rsm, and TrendMicro identifies it as WORM_WCRY.D or Ransom_WCRY.SM2.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with mssecsvc.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

mssecsvc.exe descriptions

Mssecsvc.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. Mssecsvc.exe is located in the C:Windows folder or sometimes in a subfolder of C:.;The file size on Windows 10/8/7/XP is 3,723,264 bytes.;The process is a service, and the service name is mssecsvc2.0.;Mssecsvc.exe is a file with no information about its developer. The program has no visible window. Mssecsvc.exe is not a Windows core file. Mssecsvc.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The software listens for or sends data on open ports to a LAN or the Internet.;Therefore the technical security rating is 86% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.