Windows 10: I want to download and install a program that Windows 11 Defender keeps saying it has a virus.

I want to download and install a program that Windows 11 Defender keeps saying, it has a virus. I cannot put exception in because Windows tells me to contact IT. This is my own computer. No IT taking care of it. How can i download the file. Windows Security does not have a place for me to make an exception.

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Can't activate Windows Defender. Message that there is an anti-virus program installed.

I've tried to activate Windows Defender real-time protection but I get a message that I already have an anti-virus program installed. I've gone to the Apps and Features option to verify that I have an anti-virus program installed and can't find an program
in the list. I did have Norton Anti-virus installed on this machine before I upgraded to Windows 10. Is it possible the program uninstall was incomplete and let some remnant that the system is seeing and thinks it is still installed?

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Original title: Window 10 and Anti-virus

 

Are Bit defender FREE anti-virus and Windows Defender compatible?

Please do understand that Windows Defender on Windows 7 is NOT an Anti-Virus program.



Windows Defender on Windows 7 provides spyware protection only.



That means that you do have to install an Anti-Virus program.



It's up to you which one you want to install. Bitdefender Antivirus Free is not a bad choice IMO.



Most Anti-Virus programs automatically disable Windows Defender. If not, it's best that you disable Windows Defender yourself.







The only thing which you have to keep in mind is not to install/run more than 1 Anti-Virus program at the same time.



In case your computer came with a pre-installed Anti-Virus program and/or if you have another Anti-Virus program installed right now: Make sure to uninstall it (use also its specific appropriate uninstall tool from this

List of anti-malware product removal tools) before installing Bitdefender Antivirus Free.







In addition I suggest that you click on your blue profile name (LLLKKK) which brings you to your profile page.



There you will find all the threads with similar topics which you've asked before.



I suggest to read through them again because they contain further good information and many helpful links.







I hope this helps to clarify things for you.

 

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.

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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.