Windows 10: it keeps saying to turn on windows defender on my laptop

Discus and support it keeps saying to turn on windows defender on my laptop in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; it keeps saying to turn on windows defender on my laptop. When I go to settings it says its already on. just wondering what to do? Thanks... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by david1989-444, Sep 25, 2018.

  1. it keeps saying to turn on windows defender on my laptop


    it keeps saying to turn on windows defender on my laptop. When I go to settings it says its already on. just wondering what to do? Thanks

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    david1989-444, Sep 25, 2018
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  2. window defender


        • 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, Sep 25, 2018
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  3. Windows Defender problem

    Hi Ernst,

    To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you check the Windows Defender service if it's running. If you are using a third party spyware/malware program, it may disable the Windows Defender service. To do this, please follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows + R key.
    • Type services.msc.
    • Right-click Windows Defender service and click
      Start.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Rafael Com, Sep 25, 2018
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  4. Arul_D Win User

    it keeps saying to turn on windows defender on my laptop

    Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

    Hi Tommy,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.


    • Is this issue specific to third party apps?
    I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.


    • Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter

    • Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Arul_D, Sep 25, 2018
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