Windows 10: Defender will not turn off and will not let anything download

Discus and support Defender will not turn off and will not let anything download in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, Ive read through the forum on how to turn off defender and tried what was available. When I did both methods to go in the back end and turn it... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Soupsamich, Nov 20, 2017.

  1. Defender will not turn off and will not let anything download


    Hello, Ive read through the forum on how to turn off defender and tried what was available. When I did both methods to go in the back end and turn it off, it gave me script errors. I show that "Turn Defender Off" is enabled, but it still blocks everything. The message is something like "Defender will not allow this app to download". I cant download Chrome, Norton or really anything at all. This was a computer fresh reboot and new windows 10 Pro install with no other files on the computer.

    Has anyone seen this problem?

    :)
     
    Soupsamich, Nov 20, 2017
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  2. John647NT Win User

    Windows Defender turned off and will not turn on

    My Windows Defender turned itself off out of no where. I have no other AV on this computer. It says the time expired and I've tried troubleshooting this without success.
     
    John647NT, Nov 20, 2017
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  3. Le Boule Win User
    Windows defender turned off and will not turn back on and times out

    How to ask questions in a computer help forum: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375

    See if the following “generic response” may be applicable to this issue.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-protect-your-pc

    On Windows 8.1/10 when a third party antimalware program (such as McAfee, Norton, etc) is installed the Windows Defender (WD) program is disabled.

    If you wish to use WD on Win 8.1/10 you should ensure that any third party antimalware program that may be on the computer (or was previously on the computer before it was upgraded to Win 10) has
    been uninstalled. It is recommended that you also run the appropriate software removal tool for the third party program(s) and then reboot the computer. See List of
    anti-malware product removal tools


    WD should then be enabled though you might need to restart WD in Action Center.

    For further information see Problems
    starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10


    See How to Use the Built-in Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
    Good article but ignore the ads!

    And see Configure
    Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10


    If you cannot resolve the issue suggest you post back in this thread and provide additional information.

    Good luck…
     
    Le Boule, Nov 20, 2017
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  4. mrgeek Win User

    Defender will not turn off and will not let anything download

    " "Defender will not allow this app to download""

    Check your Smart screen settings. Settings/Update & Security/Windows Defender/Windows Defender Security Center/App & browser control


    Defender will not turn off and will not let anything download [​IMG]
     
    mrgeek, Nov 20, 2017
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  5. Thanks for the response.

    Everything in that App screen is turned Off.
     
    Soupsamich, Nov 20, 2017
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  6. Barman58 Win User
    Barman58, Nov 20, 2017
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  7. mrgeek Win User
    " The message is something like "Defender will not allow this app to download". I cant download Chrome, Norton or really anything at all."

    Can you post a screen shot when this message appears. I'm presuming you're talking about downloads from the web vs Store.
     
    mrgeek, Nov 20, 2017
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  8. torre Win User

    Defender will not turn off and will not let anything download

    This was a computer fresh reboot and new windows 10 Pro install with no other files on the computer.

    - Was the install downloaded direct from the Microsoft site ? https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10

    - Have updates been installed ?

    - Recommend a scan with Defender (if possible) and a 3rd party AV like Malwarebytes. If you can't download MB, try an online scan like ESET.

    - Also, may run sfc/scannow for corrupt files. Run SFC Command in Windows 10
     
    torre, Nov 20, 2017
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  9. Download was direct from Microsoft website, but somehow was corrupt? Tech support took control of the computer and downloaded directly to a flash drive. That worked perfect. Back in business. Thanks for the feedback!
     
    Soupsamich, Nov 21, 2017
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  10. emailx45 Win User
    my tip to Shutdown WinDefender forever is

    use GPEDIT.MSC and filter by DEFENDER and DISABLE all references its ready!

    WinDefender go away my Windows
     
    emailx45, Apr 5, 2018
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