Windows 10: Microsoft DEfender Antivirus - where did it go?

Discus and support Microsoft DEfender Antivirus - where did it go? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; For the last 360 days, I've been using Norton 360 Deluxe + for mostly VPN & in place of Windows Defender because although it's not great I'm paying for... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by BARRY G.VARGUS Sr., Nov 26, 2022.

  1. BARRY G.VARGUS SR.
    BARRY G.VARGUS Sr. Win User

    Microsoft DEfender Antivirus - where did it go?


    For the last 360 days, I've been using Norton 360 Deluxe + for mostly VPN & in place of Windows Defender because although it's not great I'm paying for it right? Yes, the cheap a#@ owners of this building I'm in temporarily, their router has No Security & No Password! So, a VPN is the only thing I could come up with, correct? Well, every couple of weeks I would use the Windows Defender as sort of a backup Antivirus catcher just for the heck of it. After not running it for about a bit over a month I went to run Windows Defender a few minutes ago & after going from section to section

    :)
     
    BARRY G.VARGUS Sr., Nov 26, 2022
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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, Nov 26, 2022
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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 - where did it go? [​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, Nov 26, 2022
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  4. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User

    Microsoft DEfender Antivirus - where did it go?

    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, Nov 26, 2022
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