Windows 10: Microsoft Defender asked me for vital files.

Few days ago, I was browsing the internet and suddenly a message appeared asking me to send some files to microsoft defender. The first time this message came, I just ignored it but my suspicions rose when immediately after that message disappeared, it came again rapidly. So I clicked on Review Files and it showed me the files that I had to send. Initially i thought it was fine because my computer had actually been slow and stuck from time to time for about 3 weeks or so and Microsoft was just taking action for it. Even after i read the files needed, i ignored it but i accidentally clicked sen

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windows defender

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

The information provided by you is not enough for us to provide you troubleshooting step. So, I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to narrow down the issue.

• What issue you are facing with Windows Defender?
• Are you willing to update Windows Defender?

I would suggest you to refer the article mentioned below to ask question on the forum. After referring to the article do get back to us with more information related to your issue and we will be happy to assist you.

Suggestions for asking a question on help forums


Regards,

 

Recent File List

Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
\Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
...

you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.

 

windows defender

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, I would like to ask if you get any error message.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below:

Method 1: Make the “Windows defender Service” startup type to “Automatic”.

• Press “Windows key + R” from keyboard.
• Type “services.msc” without quotes in the “Run” Window and hit enter.
• Search for “Windows Defender Service”.
• Make “Startup Type” to “Automatic”.
• Restart the computer and then check how it works.

Method 2: Run a SFC (System File Checker) Scan by following the steps provided below.

• Right click on Start button and select “Command Prompt (Admin)”.
• Type “sfc /scannow” and press Enter.
• After the scan is complete, type “exit” and press Enter.

For more information about SFC scan, click on the link below:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

Also, would like to inform that if other antivirus is running in the computer, Windows Defender will be disabled.

Hope the information is helpful. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.