Windows 10: Windows Defender crashes on startup after uninstalling McAfee?

Discus and support Windows Defender crashes on startup after uninstalling McAfee? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When I bought my new PC, MacAfee was preinstalled. Seeing that Windows Defender was good enough, I uninstalled McAfee. I still can't open Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JdogGamezYT, Feb 4, 2023.

  1. Windows Defender crashes on startup after uninstalling McAfee?


    When I bought my new PC, MacAfee was preinstalled. Seeing that Windows Defender was good enough, I uninstalled McAfee. I still can't open Windows Defender, but still receive notifications about automatic scans. sorry about the GIF quality, I couldn't attach a video

    :)
     
    JdogGamezYT, Feb 4, 2023
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  2. McAfee and Windows Defender

    When a different antimalware protection product is installed, Windows Defender is disabled to make sure the two products do not interfere. In other words, McAfee tells Windows that McAfee is now protecting the system, and Windows therefore turns off Windows
    Defender.

    There should be an uninstall entry for McAfee if you'd like to remove the trial. Go to Start | Settings | System | Apps & features to find McAfee's entry. Once you click on it, there should be an Uninstall button that'll kick off the uninstall steps.

    Regards,

    Aaron

    This information is provided "AS IS" without warranty, and confers no rights.
     
    Aaron Hulett - Former MSFT, Feb 4, 2023
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  3. Heshie75v Win User
    how do I get Windows Defender working after I uninstall McAfee?


    What would suggest I do, McAfee came pre installed on my HP Laptop. My "free" subscription ends in a few days and I noticed that my Windows Defender does NOT work. It is grayed out because of McAfee as I have learned reading other posts on this board.
    Other AV programs have this effect on Windows Defender in many cases.
    I guess my question is how do I get Windows Defender working after I uninstall McAfee?
    Thanks
     
    Heshie75v, Feb 4, 2023
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  4. OldMike65 Win User

    Windows Defender crashes on startup after uninstalling McAfee?

    how do I get Windows Defender working after I uninstall McAfee?


    Soon as you remove McAfee, Windows Defender should come back on ....they won't run at same time.
     
    OldMike65, Feb 4, 2023
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