Windows 10: I goofed up and deleted windows defender, how do i download it again?

I goofed up and deleted windows defender, how do i download it again?When i open windows security all i see is the firewall option.

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My windows defender has been deleted how do I restore it?

If Windows Defender has been deleted from your computer, you can reinstall it by following these steps:

1. Go to the Microsoft website and download the Windows Defender installer.
   
2. Run the installer and follow the instructions to complete the installation.
   
3. Once installed, Windows Defender should be automatically enabled and running on your computer.
   

 

Deleting nircmd.exe from downloads

Hi,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing while deleting Downloads folder data. I will surely help you.

This issue might occur due to any third party application conflict or might be issue with virus.

I suggest you try below methods.

Method 1: Full system scan using Windows defender.

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  Please refer to the below link to
  Schedule a scan in Windows Defender
  
  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...cdfb6f185/schedule-a-scan-in-windows-defender
  
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  After the scan finish, please follow the on-screen instruction, to remove viruses.
  
  
  

Method 2: Place computer in clean boot state and then try deleting the file.

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  Kindly refer the below link to perform a
  Clean Boot
  
  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135
  
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  After performing the above steps, try to delete the file.
  

Please reach back to us, if you face difficulty with the file storage. We will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

 

defender scans

Hi Ian,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

This issue might occur if you have set any task scheduler for Windows Defender.

I suggest you to delete the task for Windows defender and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

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  Search and open Schedule tasks.
  
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  In the left-hand menu, open the Task Scheduler Library, then select
  Microsoft >Windows >Windows Defender.
  
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  Double-click Windows Defender Scheduled Scan.
  
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  Select the Triggers panel, then select Delete.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.