Windows 10: Microsoft Defender Problems: Can't access, stops working or responding

Hi,first things first: - Microsoft Windows 10 Pro- Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045- everything updates up to datebut had the following issues before, starting 3, 4 months ago. Hoped that updates will fix those, but: nope. I also tried fixing that in safe mode, but same issues.Microsoft Defender - what's working: - daily updates- protecting folders, files, so on. I get notifications when anything happens, like: Microsoft Defender - what's not working: - almost anything else1. I'm not able to make a full scan of the PC. No matter which one, it simply starts and... fades out. Seriously: While sc

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W10 can connect to wider internet but cannot access web pages

I have an odd issue with my W10 laptop linked to Sky broadband in the UK via wifi using a Sky router. The effect is that while I can actually access the internet (I can send and receive emails using Outlook and can connect to other machines using TeamViewer) I cannot access any web site (Google, BBC etc). There is no specific error message, merely that the access request timed out and a suggestion that it may be to do with proxy.

I have tried the following:

1. Other systems (W10 and ios) can access web sites using the same Sky router (therefore probably not a router problem)
2. I have sent and received emails using Outlook, so the broadband connection is working (probably not a Sky problem)
3. I have tried two different browsers (Firefox and Edge), no connection (not a browser problem)
4. I am using Windows Defender and have:
   1. Made sure that Firefox is in the list of allowed systems in its Firewall, no connection after a reboot
   2. Turned off the Firewall and tried again - no connection

My next step will be to re-install Windows, but has anyone got any other suggestions? Could it be some sort of virus (I have carried out a complete virus check using Defender)

So - any suggestions?

 

Windows 10 defender stops my work

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

If Windows Defender is stopping you for performing some task and it is important for you then you may disable Windows Defender for some time and then enable it after the completion of the task.

In order to turn off Windows defender you need to perform the steps provided below and see if it helps.

• Press Windows key or click on Start.
• Type Windows Defender in the search box.
• Click on Windows Defender Settings.
• Toggle the "Real-time protection" option to Off. This will disable Windows Defender
  in Windows 10.
• Now try to convert a pdf to a ppt and see the difference.

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

 

W10-32 explorer stops responding on mapped drive access.

If I wait long enough ... several minutes, it seems to access ... finally. Copying files from mapped drive ... same thing ... stops responding but wait long enough and it happens. No such problems with other machines on network. No such problem in the past (worked fine at one time).

W10-32 v. 1909 Build 18363.535
Network drive mapped to M:
DISM and SFC routines to not reveal any problems.

Now, it gets really weird. UNmap drive. Open Explorer. Network drive not found under NETWORK, but still shows as a mapped drive. See screenshot.





I really don't think this is right. If UNMAPPED .. should not show this way. It should show in NETWORK since it is shared. If I click on it as shows AS mapped, Explorer opens it, and it does not stop responding. Access to the drive works perfectly.

Any help is appreciated in advance.

EDIT: Fixed it.

1. Correct file corruption with chkdsk /f
2. Follow the steps below:

Go to gpedit.msc
Under Group policy editor access the following :-
->Computer configuration\administrative templates\network\Lanman Workstation
->"Enable insecure guest logons"


#Go to services.msc
The following should to set to Automatic[Delayed Start]
->Function Discovery Provider Host
->Function Discovery Resource Publication


#Go to Programs and features
Under Turn on Windows Features
->SMB-1.0 File sharing and support all three items should be enabled.

Thank you Netgear Gearhead support.