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  1. Brink
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    Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10


    How to: Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10

    Hide or Show Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10


    Windows 10 Windows Defender Security Center, which contains Windows Defender Antivirus. When you start up Windows 10 for the first time, Windows Defender Antivirus is on and actively helping to protect your device by scanning for malware (malicious software), viruses, and security threats.

    Windows Defender Antivirus uses real-time protection to scan your downloads and the programs you run on your device. Also, Windows Update downloads updates for Windows Defender Antivirus automatically to help keep your device safe and protect it from threats.

    Windows Defender Security Center shows you how Windows Defender Antivirus has been protecting you. It shows you when:
    • Your device was last scanned for threats.
    • Your definitions were last updated. Definitions are files that Windows Defender Antivirus uses to protect your device against the latest threats.
    • The Device performance and health scan was run to ensure your device is operating efficiently.
    Starting with Windows 10 17093, the Account protection and Device security protection areas have been added to the Windows Defender Security Center.

    Windows Defender Security Center has seven areas that protect your device and let you specify how you want your device protected:
    • Controlled folder access.
    • Account protection - Makes it easier for users to protect their identity when signing in to Windows with the new Account Protection pillar in Windows Defender Security Center. Account Protection will encourage password users to set up Windows Hello Face, Fingerprint or PIN for faster sign in, and will notify Dynamic lock users if Dynamic lock has stopped working because their phone or device Bluetooth is off.
    • Firewall & network protection - Manage the settings for Windows Defender Firewall, and monitor what’s happening with your networks and Internet connections.
    • Exploit protection.
    • Device security - Gives you greater insight into the security features integrated in your Windows device. The Device Security page provides you with status reporting and management of security features built into your devices – including toggling features on to provide enhanced protections.
    • Device performance & health - See status about your device’s performance health and keep your device clean and up to date with the latest version of Windows 10.
    • Family options - Provides easy access to managing your childrens’ online experiences and the devices in your household.
    Starting with Windows 10 version 1709, the Virus & threat protection area can be hidden from users of the PC. This can be useful if you don't want them to see or have access to this area.

    If you choose to hide the Virus & threat protection area, it will no longer appear on the home page of the Windows Defender Security Center app, and its icon will not be shown on the navigation bar on the side of the app.

    This tutorial will show you how to hide or show the Virus and threat protection area in the Windows Security app for all users in Windows 10.

    *Warning You must be signed in as an administrator to hide or show this area in the Windows Defender Security Center.


    CONTENTS:
    • Option One: Hide or Show "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security using Local Group Policy Editor
    • Option Two: Hide or Show "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security using a REG file

    EXAMPLE: "Virus & threat protection" section in Windows Security

    Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]







    OPTION ONE [/i] Hide or Show "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security using Local Group Policy Editor

    *note Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

    All editions can use Option TWO below.
    1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor.

    2. In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the location below. (see screenshot below)
    *Arrow Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows components\Windows Defender Security Center\Virus and threat protection

    OR

    (Windows build 17661 and later)
    *Arrow Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows components\Windows Security\Virus and threat protection


    Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    3. In the right pane of Virus and threat protection in Local Group Policy Editor, double click/tap on the Hide the Virus and threat protection area policy to edit it. (see screenshot above)

    4. Do step 5 (show) or step 6 (hide) below for what you would like to do.


    5. To Show "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security
    A) Select (dot) Not Configured or Disabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)

    *note Not Configured is the default setting.

    6. To Hide "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security
    A) Select (dot) Enabled, click/tap on OK, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)


    Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor.





    OPTION TWO [/i] Hide or Show "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security using a REG file

    *note The downloadable .reg files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Virus and threat protection

    UILockdown DWORD

    (delete) = Show
    1 = Hide

    1. Do step 2 (show) or step 3 (hide) below for what you would like to do.


    2. To Show "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security
    *note This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Show_Virus_and_threat_protection_in_Windows_Defender_Security_Center.reg

    Download

    3. To Hide "Virus & threat protection" in Windows Security
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Hide_Virus_and_threat_protection_in_Windows_Defender_Security_Center.reg

    Download
    4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

    5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    6. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

    7. Restart the computer to apply.

    8. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

    That's it,
    Shawn


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    Brink, Jan 23, 2017
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  2. JENNIFERCOOPER19
    JenniferCooper19 Win User

    Virus & Threat Protection not show up in Windows Security

    Hello,

    My name is Jennifer, an independent advisor trying to help.

    Here you have the steps to activate it:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/401298...

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/securi...

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/securi...

    https://www.howto-connect.com/disable-enable-vi...

    Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research
    any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it

    Regards.
     
    JenniferCooper19, Oct 26, 2019
    #2
  3. KAPIL ARYA [DIRECTLY]
    Kapil Arya [Directly] Win User
    How to access virus and threat protection?

    Hello,

    Open Group Policy snap-in by running gpedit.msc command.

    Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Defender Security Center > Virus and threat protection.

    Set 'Hide the Virus and threat protection area' setting to Not Configured.

    Let us know if this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya [Directly], Oct 26, 2019
    #3
  4. JCH54
    JCH54 Win User

    Hide Virus and Threat Protection in Windows Security in Windows 10

    virus and threat protection

    Virus and threat protection has stopped and will not restart, Windows 10 ver 1709, antimalware client ver 4.12.16299.15 . SuperAntiSpyware installed.

    I have tried most of the suggestions from the support pages, all have been ineffective. Any suggestions

    Moved from: Virus and Malware / Windows Defender / Updating Virus and Spyware Definitions / Windows 10
     
    JCH54, Oct 26, 2019
    #4
  5. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User
    Virus & Threat Protection

    Hello,

    If you've third-party AV installed, uninstall it completely and see if that helps.

    Then open Group Policy snap-in by running gpedit.msc command.

    Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Defender Security Center > Virus and threat protection.

    Set 'Hide the Virus and threat protection area' setting to Not Configured.

    Let us know if this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, Oct 26, 2019
    #5
  6. KAPIL ARYA [DIRECTLY]
    Kapil Arya [Directly] Win User
    Can not access Virus and Threat protection to run defender

    Hello,

    Open Group Policy snap-in by running gpedit.msc command.

    Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Defender Security Center > Virus and threat protection.

    Set 'Hide the Virus and threat protection area' setting to Not Configured.

    Let us know if this helps!
     
    Kapil Arya [Directly], Oct 26, 2019
    #6
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