Windows 10: Microsoft Defender Antivirus cannot be turned on

Discus and support Microsoft Defender Antivirus cannot be turned on in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I go to check on the antivirus it show message as follow:So I went to "Manage provider" to see if my antivirus is turned of and it is. But the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by -Amagi-, Dec 31, 2021.

  1. -Amagi- Win User

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus cannot be turned on


    When I go to check on the antivirus it show message as follow:So I went to "Manage provider" to see if my antivirus is turned of and it is. But the problem here is that there is no option to turned it back on.

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    -Amagi-, Dec 31, 2021
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  2. zebal Win User

    How to disable/turn off Microsoft Defender

    To disable Microsoft Defender Antivirus follow bellow steps:

    Turn On or Off Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10

    press: Windows key
    type: gpedit.msc
    right click on gpedit.msc and run as Administrator
    Expand and click on following node:
    Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus

    On the right side double click on:
    Turn off Microsoft Defender Antivirus

    Click on Enabled radio button and press OK
    reboot system for changes to take effect
     
    zebal, Dec 31, 2021
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  3. Brink Win User
    How to stop “windows defender antivirus service”?

    Hello, *Smile

    If you are wanting to turn off Windows Defender Antivirus, then you could use an option in the updated tutorial below. Be sure to turn off Tamper Protection first in step 1.

    Turn On or Off Windows Defender Antivirus in Windows 10
     
    Brink, Dec 31, 2021
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  4. Microsoft Defender Antivirus cannot be turned on

    Shawn Brink, Dec 31, 2021
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