Windows 10: Defender and TotalAV both turned off

In the past it was possible to click and enable TotalAV .Is there now a permissions problem since the last Windows update?

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WINDOWS DEFENDER is turned off

Hi Ahmed,

Since you're not able to turn on Windows Defender as well, we'd like to know if you have made any changes recently prior to this issue. In the meantime, you may follow the steps below on how to turn on Windows Defender manually:

• Type Windows Defender in the Search bar and press
  Enter.
  
• Go to Settings and make sure that the Turn on real-time protection recommended option is turned on.
  

Same thing with the other members who are having the same issue, we suggest that you check if the service was setup to
Automatic in the Services option. Please follow the steps that we've provided last
September 3, 2017.

Let us know how if you were able to turn it on properly by changing the Startup type to Automatic.

 

What do i do after i uninstall TotalAV

Download Autoruns:

Autoruns for Windows - Sysinternals

• Extract the files to their own folder. Right click on Autoruns.exe and Run as administrator.
• When it finishes processing, go to menu item Options and select Hide Microsoft Entries.
• Select the Explorer tab and you should see context menu handlers for TotalAV.
• Right click TotalAV entries and Delete.

You may need to restart (not shutdown) for the changes to take effect.

Let me know if you have any problem.

 

windows defender turned off.....................

@atramsuraj: You can
read this post and follow the given steps to re-enable your Windows Defender. And, by the way:

• What OS are you running?
• Are you also using 3rd-party security program? If so, please consider disabling it, as some could turn off Windows Defender automatically.