Windows 10: when i open windows defender the virus and threat tab is missing

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  1. FFCGH GTHSX
    ffcgh gthsx Win User

    when i open windows defender the virus and threat tab is missing


    when i open windows defender it shows me this and the virus and threat tab is missing

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    ffcgh gthsx, May 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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  2. HECTOR_SAL
    Hector_Sal Win User

    "Virus and Threat Scan" Option missing from Windows Defender

    Apologies, I misunderstood Step 5 and found the two files as mentioned and have now disabled them both alongside the "Client Interface's" option of "Enable headless UI mode". After restarting Win10 and opening Windows Defender, the issue still persists with
    "Virus and Threat Protection" Option still missing.

    I also tried the REG DELETE command for the Command Prompt and it gave me same error " system unable to find the specified registry key or value." That;s update I have regarding this issue.
     
    Hector_Sal, May 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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  3. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User
    No Virus and Threat Protection Tab

    Hello,

    Open Group Policy snap-in by running gpedit.msc command.

    Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Defender Security Center > Virus and threat protection.

    Set 'Hide the Virus and threat protection area' setting to Not Configured.

    Let us know if this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, May 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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  4. HECTOR_SAL
    Hector_Sal Win User

    when i open windows defender the virus and threat tab is missing

    "Virus and Threat Scan" Option missing from Windows Defender

    A week ago, I downloaded the Microsoft Office apps so I could get access to Excel and Word for my school work. After logging in today, I noticed that Windows prompted me to change my PIN and upon entry found that there was no option for me perform a security
    scan in Windows defender like I usually do. After signing in and out constantly to see if anything changed, I decided to reinstall Windows to check if that would fix the issue, which did solve it. However, in reinstalling the apps that were removed, I found
    that the "Virus and Threat Scan" option went missing again right after I installed Microsoft Office. My question is if I can somehow access and restore the ability to "Virus and Threat Scan" option in Windows Defender without reinstalling Windows?

    My Software Specs:

    OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home

    Build: 10.0.18632 Build 18632

    Picture of Windows Defender Settings missing "Virus and Threat Protection" Tab
    when i open windows defender the virus and threat tab is missing efc58023-0af6-434c-874b-433b27931791?upload=true.png
     
    Hector_Sal, May 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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