Windows 10: i am not able to open my windows security, for some time i have stopped virus and threat...

i am not able to open my windows security, for some time i have stopped virus and threat protection and after that when i try to enable it shows black screen.

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My virus & threat protection is not showing

I am writing to seek assistance with a problem related to Windows Virus and Threat Protection on my PC. Unfortunately, the feature has become invisible, and I am unable to access it.

Issue Details:

• Operating System: Windows 11
  
• Problem: Windows Security (Virus and Threat Protection) is not visible.
  

Steps Taken: I have tried the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Restarted my PC.
   
2. Checked Group Policy settings.
   
3. Reset Windows Security app.
   
4. Ran SFC and DISM commands.
   

However, the issue persists. I kindly request your guidance on resolving this matter. Could you please provide instructions or further steps to restore Windows Virus and Threat Protection?

 

Windows Security (Virus & threat protction updates ) showing that the virus scanner is updated three times a day

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

Microsoft Defender, the built-in antivirus in Windows 10, automatically updates its virus definitions several times a day. However, the exact frequency isn't typically specified within the Windows Security Center interface.

Here are the steps to manually check for updates:

1. Open Windows Security (you can do this by typing "Windows Security" into the search bar and clicking on the app).
   
2. Click on "Virus & threat protection".
   
3. Under "Virus & threat protection updates", click on "Check for updates". This will show you when the last update was and you can manually update it if needed.
   

As for changing the frequency of automatic updates, this is not typically something that can be adjusted by the user in Windows Security. The updates are managed by Windows Update, which is designed to automatically keep your system safe without needing input from the user.

In a corporate or enterprise environment, administrators might have more control over the timing of updates through the use of group policy settings or configuration management tools, but this is generally not available or recommended for individual users.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any further updates, thanks.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Windows Security - Virus & Threat Protection Crashing

Hello,

Thank you for the suggested fix and for taking the time to help me.

Unfortunately,I tried the steps outlined in the link and downloaded the SecurityHealthSetup, but the issue persists. The "Virus & threat protection" section still crashes when I attempt to access it.

I would appreciate any further assistance or suggestions you might have to resolve this issue.

Thank you again for your support.