Windows 10: Fresh install of Windows 10 1809 - You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender

OK, this is quite hilarious. I've just downloaded the W10 ISO using the Media Creation Tool from MS, and proceeded to use it to create a simple VM in Hyper-V. In other words - a brand new, VM install of W10 1809 using the latest ISO available from MS for the general public.


The install, in general, looks fine. However, once installed, I tried opening the Windows Defender Security Center. No matter how I try to run this, the UI never opens and instead I get the W10 warning message as if I was trying to open an unrecognised URL protocol or file type: "You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender".


Of course clicking the button to go to the Windows Store doesn't do much as there's no "windowsdefender" in the Store. Also, I checked the C:\Program Files\Windows Defender folder, and there's no MSASCui.exe! Meaning, MS either forgot to put it in OR failed to hook up some new Defender UI to the rest of the system.


Dear MS, this latest version is CLEARLY NOT READY for public use! Revoke it (even from the Platform Ready tool or the Media Creation tool) until you fix it!


EDIT: Here's a screenshot for proof:



:)

 

Windows 10 installing progs

I decided to take the plunge and upgrade to windows 10 from 7. I used the Media Creation Tool from MS website. It took awhile, but I am finally running Windows 10 (12-14).

I opened the new App & Program feature to remove programs that I no longer needed. Scrolling down the list, I was horrified! Apps that I didn't install somehow magically installed themselves. Two programs stood out: Facebook and Candy Crush Soda Saga. Both programs have those tale-tale icons that they came from Windows Store (which I've never even opened). The install date for both of them were on 12-26.

Is this a common thing for Windows 10? Or is it because I did an upgrade and not a clean install?

 

Cannot open Windows Defender UI after 1809 fresh install

Upon pressing on "Open Windows Security" I'm getting this:

"You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefender"

Code:

start windowsdefender: [b]

[/b]

command in cmd or powershell does not help

UPD: Repair install solved problem.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.