Windows 10: How to fix Windows Defender from not working

Discus and support How to fix Windows Defender from not working in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hello there!I have no more other antivirus other than Windows Defender, thing is that now it wont open at all and its locked on the blue loading screen... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Johnny Kin2, Jul 6, 2024.

  1. How to fix Windows Defender from not working


    Hello there!I have no more other antivirus other than Windows Defender, thing is that now it wont open at all and its locked on the blue loading screen before crushing. I've tried many ways to resolve the problem, including: going safe mode and understand why Administrator IT which denied me access.Cant even do system restore anymore. Please help!

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    Johnny Kin2, Jul 6, 2024
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  2. zbook Win User

    Programs not working

    In post 26 there were steps listed to fix the operating system corruption.
    Are you able to follow them?
    In post 29 was the suggested dism repair command.
     
    zbook, Jul 6, 2024
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        • 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.


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    José Antonio Pontón Posada CEO, Jul 6, 2024
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  4. How to fix Windows Defender from not working

    Windows Defender Not Working in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    Sorry for the delayed reply. I suggest you to Set Windows Defender to Automatic - You can set the Windows Defender service to Automatic, Disabled or Manual. Setting it to automatic might solve the problem. Follow these
    steps:

    • Click Start > type services in the Search box > click Services in the Programs list.
    • Search for Windows defender.
    • Double-click Windows Defender, and click Automatic in the start-up box > click OK.
    Also, follow the below mentioned steps and check:

    • Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
    • Click File > Run New Task
    • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
    • Type CMD
    • Type the following 2 commands at the CMD prompt:

      dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

      sfc /scannow

    • Close the CMD window
    Keep us posted on the status of the issue and we’ll be glad to help.
     
    Navneet Anand, Jul 6, 2024
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