Assistance with security scan

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I am unable to run a scan using Microsoft Security Essentials. The screen is frozen in red with the warning that my system is unprotected. In addition there is a red x at the bottom left of my screen. I have removed several threats from the sytem, however,
I am unable to unfreeze the secutity system. Has this happend to you?

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