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Here's how to Local Security Authority Protection is Off on Windows.

The "Local Security Authority Protection is Off" error message on Windows can be caused by various issues, including malware infections, corrupt system files, or incorrect system settings. Here are a few steps you can try to fix the issue:

1. Run a full system scan for malware: Use an antivirus program to scan your system for malware and remove any threats detected.

2. Reset the Security Settings: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following commands:

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secedit /configure /cfg %windir%\inf\defltbase.inf /db defltbase.sdb /verbose
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netsh advfirewall reset
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netsh winsock reset

This will reset the security settings to their default values and restart the firewall and network components.

3. Run System File Checker: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

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sfc /scannow
This will scan and repair any corrupted system files.

4. Check Group Policy Settings: Open the Local Group Policy Editor and navigate to Computer Configuration - Windows Settings - Security Settings - Local Policies - Security Options. Look for the following settings and ensure they are set as follows:

5. User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode - Enabled
Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares - Enabled
Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts - Enabled
Network access: Do not allow anonymous SID/Name translation - Enabled
Network access: Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users - Disabled
After making any changes, restart the computer and see if the issue is resolved.

If these steps do not work, you may need to seek further assistance from a qualified technician or Microsoft support.