Windows 10: Can't find "virus and threat protection " option in windows defender.

Discus and support Can't find "virus and threat protection " option in windows defender. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Whenever I open windows defender, I can't find any " virus and threat protection option. It seems like that option has just vanished into thin air. As... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by immehedi, Sep 18, 2020.

  1. IMMEHEDI
    immehedi Win User

    Can't find "virus and threat protection " option in windows defender.


    Whenever I open windows defender, I can't find any " virus and threat protection option. It seems like that option has just vanished into thin air. As a result, I have no control over windows defender antivirus.

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    Even when i search for it in the search bar it shows some weird messsege regarding it administrator .




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    I even tried to use the registry editor to turn it off in the enable anti spyware method . But it doesn't do anything. I'm searching for a solution for quite a few days . I'll be very glad if someone solves this problem .


    I'm using the following windows version.


    EditionWindows 10 Home Single Language

    Version20H2

    Installed on‎8/‎21/‎2020

    OS build19042.508

    ExperienceWindows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.31.0



    thanks in advance''

    :)
     
    immehedi, Sep 18, 2020
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  2. MECHTENGINEER
    MechtEngineer Win User

    Cannot turn on Windows Defender virus protection

    I had the same sort of symptoms. In the Windows Security Center, under Virus and threat protection, it said "Your virus & threat protection is managed by your organization."


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    I note you mentioned the Registry Keys under HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows Defender. Nice spotting, but it seems like there is another key that is causing the problem for some users.

    Steps to a solution:

    1. Press the Windows key and type "regedit"
    2. On the regedit icon that appears, right-click and select Run as Administrator.
    3. Navigate to the folder located at HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender (You can paste this into the address box at the top of the window, or navigate manually using the side directory structure)
    4. In this folder, there are probably two keys. Right-click and Delete the DisableAntiSpyware key.
    5. Exit regedit, and return to the Windows Defender settings screen (refresh it if necessary). Windows Defender should have the scan options available and working.

    Solution adapted from here, with a much more detailed solution here.
     
    MechtEngineer, Sep 18, 2020
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  3. JCH54
    JCH54 Win User
    virus and threat protection

    Virus and threat protection has stopped and will not restart, Windows 10 ver 1709, antimalware client ver 4.12.16299.15 . SuperAntiSpyware installed.

    I have tried most of the suggestions from the support pages, all have been ineffective. Any suggestions

    Moved from: Virus and Malware / Windows Defender / Updating Virus and Spyware Definitions / Windows 10
     
    JCH54, Sep 18, 2020
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  4. MATTHEW_5196
    Matthew_5196 Win User

    Can't find "virus and threat protection " option in windows defender.

    Virus and threat protection not working

    Hi there, I recently reinstalled my windows and the Virus and threat protection is down! I have found that I am missing the 'Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service ' and 'Windows Defender Security Center Service' files
    from my services list, I have looked into this and can find no solution to fixing this issue, if anyone can help it would be much appreciated!!
     
    Matthew_5196, Sep 18, 2020
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