Windows 10: Defender not able to take action

Discus and support Defender not able to take action in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I got some Hacktool:win32/autoKMS threat but my defender is not performing any action on it. Is there any solution???... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by SuyashChoudhari, Aug 30, 2020.

  1. Defender not able to take action


    I got some Hacktool:win32/autoKMS

    threat but my defender is not performing any action on it. Is there any solution???

    :)
     
    SuyashChoudhari, Aug 30, 2020
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  2. windows 10 - detected Malware notification - no action required.

    Hi Manoj,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

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


    • Open Settings.

    • Click on System and click on Notifications and Actions.

    • Under Show notifications for these apps turn off the setting for Windows defender.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Aug 30, 2020
    #2
  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Aug 30, 2020
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  4. Defender not able to take action

    Stop action center notifications in Windows 10

    Hi Emily,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.


    • Do you want to stop notifications only from Defender or stop all action center notifications?
    To stop action center notifications, I suggest you to follow the steps given below:


    • Type settings in search bar and hit
      enter.


    • Go to system.

    • Select notifications and actions.

    • Click on turn system icons on or off.

    • Turn off action center.

    Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/change-notification-settings-in-action-center

    Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Aug 30, 2020
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