Windows 10: Cannot enable windows Defender.

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  1. ERICK HOCH
    Erick Hoch Win User

    Cannot enable windows Defender.


    So, I try to turn on windows defender. The option is grayed out, claiming I have another antivirus, which I don't. I click the notification about it in the bottom right and it says to talk to my IT administrator, which I don't have for my personal PC.I've tried to use command line to force enable it, got an error. Need to double check which. Point is, I can't get it enabled. What's the next play?

    :)
     
    Erick Hoch, Mar 4, 2023
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  2. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User

    Windows defender is not going to enable manually....

    Hi,

    Windows Defender Antivirus works help protect your device by scanning for malicious or unwanted software and uses real-time protection to scan everything you download or run on your device. To efficiently assist you, we'd like to gather more information:

    • What is the exact error message you received?
    • Are you able to use Windows Defender before?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps in this article on how to turn on/off Windows Defender.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Mar 4, 2023
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  3. IRISDIEL H
    Irisdiel H Win User
    How reinstall windows defender

    Hello LucianN1, my name is Irisdiel and I am an independent advisor.

    I suggest you follow the instructions down below.

    Step 1: Enable Windows defender from control panel

    1. Press Windows + X, Click on control panel.

    2. On right top corner click on View and then choose large items.

    3. Now from the list click on Windows Defender and try to enable it.

    If not try to enable it from services.

    Step 2: Enable Window defender from services.msc.

    1. Press Windows + R, to open run prompt.

    2. Type services.msc and press enter to open services list.

    3. Under services look from Windows defender service and start the service.

    I also suggest you refer to the link down below.

    URL:
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

    Hope this helps!

    Thank you and good luck,

    Regards- .
     
    Irisdiel H, Mar 4, 2023
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  4. JOHN FER
    John Fer Win User

    Cannot enable windows Defender.

    I want to enable Windows Defender

    Hello,



    This issue might be caused by system conflict. For us to know more, please answer the following:



    • Can you provide us the result of SFC?
    • Are you getting any error messages?


    Also, we suggest checking this article to know more on how to enable Windows Defender.



    Get back to us and keep us updated.
     
    John Fer, Mar 4, 2023
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