Windows 10: Can't get in to Windows Defender to add exception

Discus and support Can't get in to Windows Defender to add exception in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11, and I need to add an exception to Windows Defender because it's keeping one of my cleaning programs from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by James Grant3, Jul 19, 2024.

  1. JAMES GRANT3
    James Grant3 Win User

    Can't get in to Windows Defender to add exception


    I just upgraded Windows 10 to Windows 11, and I need to add an exception to Windows Defender because it's keeping one of my cleaning programs from opening. When I go Settings>Windows Security, "Virus & threat protection" shows the message "Actions recommended." When I click on "Virus and ..." I get the message that I need to get an app to open Windows Defender.No such app exists.I have seen that there is a fix to this by opening Powershell as an admin. However, when I click run as admin for Powershell, it just closes, and so I can't apply any fixes.Thus, my problem is twofold: first, I

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    James Grant3, Jul 19, 2024
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  2. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User

    how to reinstall windows defender?

    The system is infected by miners and other malware, which have deleted your Defender executables completely. A repair installation is suggested.

    Before that, please do the following:

    • Save Fixlist.txt in the same folder where EnglishFRST64.exe is.
    • Close all program windows.
    • Launch the Farbar Scanner tool and click "Fix".
    • Upload the output log file (FixLog.txt) to your OneDrive.

    Once done, repair Windows 10. See How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide - Microsoft Community:

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    Ramesh Srinivasan, Jul 19, 2024
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  3. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User
    My windows defender got hacked by viruses. and now i cant start windows defender..

    Microsoft Defender has been disabled and its executables have been deleted by malware.

    Please do the following:

    Step 1: Run the fixlist below.

    • Save Fixlist.txt in the same folder where EnglishFRST64.exe is.
    • Close all program windows.
    • Launch the Farbar Scanner tool and click "Fix".
    • Upload the output log file (FixLog.txt) to your OneDrive.
    • Reboot Windows when prompted.

    Step 2: Run DISM and SFC

    From the admin Command Prompt, run:

    • dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

    and

    • sfc /scannow

    Reboot Windows.

    Check the status of Defender.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Jul 19, 2024
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  4. RAFAEL COM
    Rafael Com Win User

    Can't get in to Windows Defender to add exception

    Windows Defender problem

    Hi Ernst,

    To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you check the Windows Defender service if it's running. If you are using a third party spyware/malware program, it may disable the Windows Defender service. To do this, please follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows + R key.
    • Type services.msc.
    • Right-click Windows Defender service and click
      Start.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Rafael Com, Jul 19, 2024
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