Windows 10: Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Freeze/Lockups

Discus and support Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Freeze/Lockups in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, I'm here to ask if anyone is experiencing lockups/freezes with the latest Windows 10 updates/build? My issue is, when our users workstations... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by dwalker_1, May 21, 2021.

  1. DWALKER_1
    dwalker_1 Win User

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Freeze/Lockups


    Hello, I'm here to ask if anyone is experiencing lockups/freezes with the latest Windows 10 updates/build? My issue is, when our users workstations boot up and they log in, after 30-90 seconds Windows Defender warning comes up and says the threat service has stopped and there is no antivirus software running. A few seconds later, the whole system freezes and a hard reboot is necessary. What I have found is that the Microsoft Defender Antivirus service begins to run then locks up the system. I may have found a solution, which is to disable the service from group policy settings. These

    :)
     
    dwalker_1, May 21, 2021
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  2. AFORNAL
    afornal Win User

    Defender AntiVirus

    There are 4 options under Defender. Two refer to AntiVirus; AntiVirus Network Inspection Service & AntiVirus Services. Under Startup Type these two are listed as manual and the Status column said Inspection Service is running. When I clicked on the Start
    button in Properties, I got an immediate message: "Win.. Def.. Anti.. Serv.. on local comp.. started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs."
     
    afornal, May 21, 2021
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  3. MARVIN BARC
    Marvin Barc Win User
    Defender AntiVirus

    Hello,

    Thank you for sharing this to Microsoft Community. Let's try to start Windows Defender services and see if it helps. Follow these steps:

    • Press Windows + R key and type
      Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Freeze/Lockups [​IMG]
      Services.msc and press Enter.
    • Search for the service "Windows Defender".
    • Right click on "Windows Defender" and click Properties.
    • Click Start button.
    • Click Apply and Ok to save changes.
    • Restart the computer and check.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Marvin Barc, May 21, 2021
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  4. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User

    Microsoft Defender Antivirus - Freeze/Lockups

    Windows Defender - antivirus?

    Windows defender is a built in antivirus, that detects all type of threats.You do not need to install any 3rd party antivirus.

    In windows 7 and earlier Microsoft security essentials was to be used with windows defender for a full system protection, but in Windows 8 and later windows defender's capabilities have been increased to make it a full fledged antivirus.

    I suggest rolling with Windows Defender (preinstalled)+Malwarebytes for a full system security.
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, May 21, 2021
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