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DelawareCanal
Iron Contributor
May 27, 2025

Event Software Protection

Event 900, Security-SPP
The Software Protection service is starting.
Parameters:<explicit>

Event 16384, Security-SPP
Successfully scheduled Software Protection service for re-start at 2125-01-24T09:08:26Z. Reason: RulesEngine.

Event 16394, Security-SPP
Offline downlevel migration succeeded.

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  • AndrewUias's avatar
    AndrewUias
    Iron Contributor

    This is typical for Windows activation and licensing components, ensuring that the system's software licensing remains valid and secure. If you're troubleshooting or monitoring system health, these entries are normal and indicate routine service management.

  • Abrunm4458's avatar
    Abrunm4458
    Iron Contributor

    "Event 900, Security-SPP: The Software Protection service is starting."

    is a system event logged in the Windows Event Viewer. It’s related to the Software Protection Platform (SPP), which is a Windows service responsible for verifying the licensing status and activation of Windows and some Microsoft software.

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