Windows 10: Defender

Discus and support Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; WTF is microsoft up to with this bloody defender. I get 3 0r 4 updates a week and they take forever. The last one took 10 minutes to download and... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by nevillematthews1, Dec 5, 2018.

  1. Defender


    WTF is microsoft up to with this bloody defender.


    I get 3 0r 4 updates a week and they take forever.


    The last one took 10 minutes to download and install, but the hard drive is 100% busy for the last 20 minutes.


    I am sick of Microsoft hogging my machine when I need it.


    You cannot stop downloads and installs only restarts. Microsoft has now determined that I will follow their rules.


    How do I get rid of the useless software and is there a decent free antivirus. I use to use AVG but it became so intrusive.


    Nortons is far too intrusive.

    :)
     
    nevillematthews1, Dec 5, 2018
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  2. 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, Dec 5, 2018
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  3. window defender


        • You will want to print these instructions for offline reference -
    IMPORTANT => DON'T SKIP ANY STEP perform all Steps in one uninterrupted session - If a Step says to reboot
    reboot.

    Problems starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10

    Pləase let us know what fixes the problem or if the pяoblem remains.


        • `~`
     
    José Antonio Pontón Posada CEO, Dec 5, 2018
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    Defender

    Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

    Hi Tommy,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Is this issue specific to third party apps?
    I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.


    • Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter

    • Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Arul_D, Dec 5, 2018
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