Windows 10: Help with Windows Defender

Discus and support Help with Windows Defender in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I just had my Windows reinstalled because I kept getting AdobeIPC Broker application errors (and others like AGCInvoker). I've read about guides to fix... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/kzsong, Nov 22, 2020.

  1. /u/kzsong Win User

    Help with Windows Defender


    I just had my Windows reinstalled because I kept getting AdobeIPC Broker application errors (and others like AGCInvoker). I've read about guides to fix these errors, but I also read from a reddit user of his own experience and only a clean reinstallation solving it for him. So I opted for the reinstall.

    After the reinstall, I got my laptop back with security threats from Defender for: Virus:Win64/Expiro.MG!bit and Virus:Win32/Floxif.H.

    The affected items are from trusted folders :
    file: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Maintenance Service\maintenanceservice.exe
    service: MozillaMaintenance

    file: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\87.0.664.41\elevation_service.exe
    regkey: HKLM\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\TYPELIB\{C9C2B807-7731-4F34-81B7-44FF7779522B}\1.0

    service: MicrosoftEdgeElevationService

    My Defender says it's up to date.

    So is this really a virus? I have to install some software I use for work but Defender blocks it after detecting the Expiro or Floxif threats when I try to run it.
    Are these really viruses? I've chosen "quarantine" on some threats and "clean" on others just to see the difference, but every time I do a quick scan, it comes back up.

    Would really appreciate some input on this.

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    /u/kzsong, Nov 22, 2020
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    exodusprime1337, Nov 22, 2020
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    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, Nov 22, 2020
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  4. Help with Windows Defender

    Windows Defender Not On

    Hi,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.



    I would suggest you to try the below methods and check:

    Method 1:

    I would suggest you to run virus scan to make sure the computer is free from virus.

    The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove virus, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

    Microsoft Safety Scanner Download - Windows security



    Method 2:

    Turn the Defender on. Follow the below steps:

    • In search, type Defender.
    • Now make the option ON by moving the slider accordingly.


    Method 3: Run the SFC.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Open Command Prompt.
    • Select “Run as Administrator”.
    • Type “sfc /scannow” without quotes and hit
      Enter.
    Now check for the issue.



    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Annu Singh, Nov 22, 2020
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