Windows 10: Getting Message That AV is turned off, When it is Not

Discus and support Getting Message That AV is turned off, When it is Not in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Toshiba laptop, running W10 Home, Anniv. I'm getting a mesage that Bitdefender AV is turned off, when it is, in fact, up and running. Just a fluke,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Mr Ed, Feb 28, 2017.

  1. MR ED
    Mr Ed Win User

    Getting Message That AV is turned off, When it is Not


    Toshiba laptop, running W10 Home, Anniv.

    I'm getting a mesage that Bitdefender AV is turned off, when it is, in fact, up and running. Just a fluke, or what? Thanks in advance for your input....Ed

    :)
     
    Mr Ed, Feb 28, 2017
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  2. LE BOULE
    Le Boule Win User

    Message that Virus protection is turned off

    Are you using Windows Defender?



    See the Answer
    of quietman7
    - MVP     in windowsdefender wont turn on



    If the issue continues see Problems
    starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10



    Alternatively - - -



    You may prefer to install a third party antimalware program (which should disable Windows Defender).



    There are a number of viable free and paid options available – take your pick…



    Choosing an Anti-Virus Program



    Is Windows Defender The Best For Windows 10?
    Good article but ignore the ads.



    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/antivirus-partners#AVtabs=win10



    Regards…



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    Le Boule, Feb 28, 2017
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  3. PATRICIADAVIS2
    PatriciaDavis2 Win User
    Message that Virus protection is turned off

    Microsoft put a message on my screen that my Virus Protection was turned off and I should turn it back on... I don't know why it is off, and I don't know how to turn it back on!!!

    * Moved from Windows 10/Security
     
    PatriciaDavis2, Feb 28, 2017
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  4. CALEDON KEN
    Caledon Ken Win User

    Getting Message That AV is turned off, When it is Not

    Caledon Ken, Feb 28, 2017
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  5. MR ED
    Mr Ed Win User
    Thanks, Ken. That info was helpful. The situation seems to have abated for now, but if it pops up again, I'll know what to do. Thanks again....Ed
     
    Mr Ed, Mar 1, 2017
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  6. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User
    I had this issue a few times with Kaspersky antivirus. I just do a full PC restart and the issue clears.
     
    Steve C, Apr 5, 2018
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