"Failed to schedule Software Protection service for restart", Error Code: 0x80070002

[shekarsandeep]

I have deleted \Microsoft\Windows\SoftwareProtectionPlatform scheduled task. I deleted this Scheduled Task as it was consuming a high CPU. post that I see these errors in event way to many times. "Failed to schedule Software Protection service for restart", Error Code: 0x80070002 in the event log.

Any way to remove this?

 

[ubuysa]

I'm going to have to ask an unpleasant question: Is your copy of Windows genuine?

AFAIK there are really only two causes of sppsvc.exe using a lot of CPU cycles; one is malware (so a good malware scan would be a good idea) and the other is a non genuine copy of Windows or one activated with a non-genuine key.

 

[davehc]

You are seeing the errors AFTER removing the task?
Are you not able to reschedule it? It is an essential element of Windows.

 

[shekarsandeep]

es..I am seeing it after removing this service. my copy is genuine. it is not affected by malware as I have scanned it well. it is not activated now, because i have disabled the service. i have limited RAM on the box and i cannot afford this service eating to much of memory and COU

 

[davehc]

Ok. I have little info on my computer, in order to help, but this page might be very useful for you to have a look at:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-software-protection-platform-service/3edad018-280e-49eb-b80e-af6146bb22b1

 

[shekarsandeep]

thank you...It summarizes the pain this service is giving and not much help.

 

[davehc]

thank you...It summarizes the pain this service is giving and not much help.

Yes. I can see now that it was you who posted on the MS page.

But anyway, another try

https://www.askvg.com/how-to-disable-or-fix-microsoft-software-protection-plat-form-service-causing-high-cpu-usage/