Windows 10: Cannot get Windows Defender to turn on its virus and spyware protection

Discus and support Cannot get Windows Defender to turn on its virus and spyware protection in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Windows 8.1 I have uninstalled all anti virus software and I am trying now to turn on Windows Defender spyware or virus protection. [ATTACH] I am... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by moniuch, Jan 10, 2021.

  1. MONIUCH
    moniuch Win User

    Cannot get Windows Defender to turn on its virus and spyware protection


    Windows 8.1

    I have uninstalled all anti virus software and I am trying now to turn on Windows Defender spyware or virus protection.


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    I am getting the famous 0x800704ec error.


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    Having looked at some recommended solutions I am worried that my Windows Defender is corrupt.


    1. services.msc lists only two items whose names start with Windows Defender,


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    while solutions usually show 5 of them: https://cdn.windowsreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/windows-defender-is-turned-off-by-group-policy-services-2.png


    2. I have regedit items mentioned nowhere else


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    :)
     
    moniuch, Jan 10, 2021
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  2. PHYLLISSCHEFFLER
    PhyllisScheffler Win User

    Turning on spyware and virus protection

    I have Windows 10 and have been advised that both my spyware and virus protections are not turned on. I have tried to turn them on but to no avail. I do not have any competing protection installed on my computer. Please advise as to how to proceed.
     
    PhyllisScheffler, Jan 10, 2021
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  3. ANJU THEKKETHIL
    Anju Thekkethil Win User
    Turning on spyware and virus protection

    Hello,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.


    Windows Defender is the default real-time (always on) protection program in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.

    If there are any third party security software installed, then Windows Defender will get disabled automatically.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it help:


    • Open Settings by either clicking on the Settings icon on the Start menu or simultaneously pressing Windows and I keys.

    • Click on Update & Security.

    • Click on Windows Defender, and on the left right side, turn on.

    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jan 10, 2021
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  4. BOOSTER2
    Booster2 Win User

    Cannot get Windows Defender to turn on its virus and spyware protection

    How to turn on Window Defender virus protection.

    I installed Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Now my Windows Defender is turned off. I need the virus protection but am unable to turn on Defender virus protection. I am using Windows 10. Any suggestions?
     
    Booster2, Jan 10, 2021
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