Error 1068 on running Malwarebytes

Hello There,

I experienced a Security Shield attack recently. My computer fixed most of its own issues except for this pesky error.

I downloaded Malware Bytes to deal with it because a friend of mine suggested it; however, when I try to run protection module, this (posted) error message appears. I experienced the same thing when I tried to use avast! real time protection instead. I’m thinking there’s malware in my unit that is disabling protection.

What should I do?

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

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PROGRAM_ERROR_PROTECTION_MODULE (1068,0, ProtectionEnable) The dependency service or group failed to start.

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