Windows 10: Unable to back up my computer or turn on real-time protection. Fixes?

Discus and support Unable to back up my computer or turn on real-time protection. Fixes? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey all. So I just subbed here, and am having issues backing up my computer. I have a 2TB external that hooks up and is registered by the USB, but the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Green_Tourist, Aug 9, 2020.

  1. Unable to back up my computer or turn on real-time protection. Fixes?


    Hey all. So I just subbed here, and am having issues backing up my computer. I have a 2TB external that hooks up and is registered by the USB, but the backup will not initiate. It simply shows the "backing up your data..." message. It's been like that for 5 hours now, and my external shows no usage thus far, so I am confused by what steps I need to take.

    ALSO

    I am unable to enable the real-time protection feature by Windows. It says my settings are controlled by my administrator, but its a personal computer and I am the main user.

    If it matters, I have a Windows 10 Education edition. However, I only recently got this computer and have not yet activated it yet.

    Do I need to activate windows before doing either of these things? Does Windows disable these features if my version of Windows is not activated?

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    /u/Green_Tourist, Aug 9, 2020
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  2. Ladykeara Win User

    Windows Defender unable to turn on under Real Time Protection

    Windows Defender was turned off on my computer, and so Windows advised me to turn them back on, but once I hit the big Turn On button, the security is up to date but the real time protection won't turn on. Windows times out before it can be engaged. Suggestions?
     
    Ladykeara, Aug 9, 2020
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  3. Unable to turn on Windows Defender real time protection

    Hi guys, I'm a bit desperate here right now. *Confused

    I have the same problem that this guy over here. I'm running Windows 10 Home x64, version 1607, build 14393.0.

    I had to restore the PC to a previous point because I ****ed up some drivers. Then my AV (Bitdefender Free) started having some issues (they gui didn't display correctly) so I decided to uninstall it and just go with Windows Defender.

    The problem is I can't get it to work... I get a notification in the Action Center saying to turn on the virus protection, when I click it, Windows Defender goes green(PC status: protected, Real time protection: on) for a second and then goes yellow again (PC status: Windows Defender is OFF, Real time protection: Handled by another AV program) and I get the notification again. If instead of clicking the notification I click "Turn on" on the Windows Defender gui, Windows opens another window, "Apps & Features" in settings, like asking me to uninstall the other, nonexistent AV.

    Now, I've tried a lot of things...


    • Of course, I have completely uninstalled Bitdefender. I used the official tool provided by them for this. There is nothing in the registry by bitdefender nor any file or folder by that name in my PC.

    • I have tried every step listed here.

    • I have tried to install another AV (Avast) and the uninstall it to see if this would "reset" somehow windows defender. (Nope.)


    • I have run MBAM and nothing pops-up

    In HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender there is noDisableAntiSpyware key. But in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender there is a DisableAntiSpyware key and its value is 0. (Not sure if this is important but wanted to give you the info.)

    Anyone has any idea? Right now I'm thinking of downloading another AV or just go without any and be done with it. *Huh
     
    ThunderRoad, Aug 9, 2020
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  4. Argel Obm Win User

    Unable to back up my computer or turn on real-time protection. Fixes?

    Real Time protection couldn't be turned on (error)

    Hi,

    We would like to know if you're turning on the Real time Protection of Windows Defender. If so, do you have a third-party antivirus software installed? If you're using a third party antivirus, Windows Defender will be turned off to give way to the antivirus
    you want to use. We recommend uninstalling the third party antivirus program if you want to use Windows Defender.

    If you're not using a third party antivirus software, kindly answer the questions below for us to better assist you on your concern:

    • When did you notice that you're unable to turn on the Real time Protection of Windows Defender?
    • Were there any changes made on the computer before encountering the issue?
    • What is the exact error code and error message that you're getting when turning on the Real time Protection of Windows Defender? We suggest posting a screenshot of the issue here for us to further investigate your concern.

    We hope to hear from you soon.
     
    Argel Obm, Aug 9, 2020
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