Windows 10: Cannot get file hash computation in MS Defender to work

Discus and support Cannot get file hash computation in MS Defender to work in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm trying to enable the hash computation feature for the event logs in MS Defender, and appear to be unable to do so.The feature is set in Intune, and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tim4747, Aug 14, 2024.

  1. TIM4747
    Tim4747 Win User

    Cannot get file hash computation in MS Defender to work


    I'm trying to enable the hash computation feature for the event logs in MS Defender, and appear to be unable to do so.The feature is set in Intune, and also tried via the local GP editor. I can see a reg key, but no hashes appear in the event log.This is a W11 device, running the latest patches, MS Defender is 4.18.24070.5.Any ideas ?

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    Tim4747, Aug 14, 2024
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Files hash info

    I suggest you verify whether the files really are identical. Generate different hashes- as f14tomcat suggests below..

    What convinces you the hash value computed is embedded in the file?
     
    dalchina, Aug 14, 2024
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  3. KREIJ
    Kreij Win User
    Identical File Finder

    @Ford
    I don't think that step #3 is even needed. The probabiliy of two MD5 hashes from differing files colliding is what, 2^-128 ?
    Even if your were hashing a million files the odds of a hash collision on differing files is astronomically small.
     
    Kreij, Aug 14, 2024
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  4. REDTHATCH
    Redthatch Win User

    Cannot get file hash computation in MS Defender to work

    MS Defender Won't Load After Upgrade to Windows 10 Ver 1511

    Attempted every step in document provided by Microsoft

    Redirecting

    Nothing worked, HOWEVER, the last step is to Delete Conflicting Registry Entries. My registry contains one of the entries listed (MsMpEng.exe) however, REGEDIT could not delete this entry as I was directed.

    Problem still exists; as soon as I start MS Defender, it stops.

    Any further suggestions?
     
    Redthatch, Aug 14, 2024
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