Windows 10: my defender is not working

Discus and support my defender is not working in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I was solving the defender problem because it is not showing virus and threat protection and I was on this step when it happens I was asking that do I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Khizer Ali1, Jul 14, 2023.

  1. KHIZER ALI1
    Khizer Ali1 Win User

    my defender is not working


    I was solving the defender problem because it is not showing virus and threat protection and I was on this step when it happens I was asking that do I press yes or no in Command Prompt

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    Khizer Ali1, Jul 14, 2023
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  2. NAVNEET ANAND
    Navneet Anand Win User

    Windows Defender Not Working in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    Sorry for the delayed reply. I suggest you to Set Windows Defender to Automatic - You can set the Windows Defender service to Automatic, Disabled or Manual. Setting it to automatic might solve the problem. Follow these
    steps:

    • Click Start > type services in the Search box > click Services in the Programs list.
    • Search for Windows defender.
    • Double-click Windows Defender, and click Automatic in the start-up box > click OK.
    Also, follow the below mentioned steps and check:

    • Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.
    • Click File > Run New Task
    • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
    • Type CMD
    • Type the following 2 commands at the CMD prompt:

      dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

      sfc /scannow

    • Close the CMD window
    Keep us posted on the status of the issue and we’ll be glad to help.
     
    Navneet Anand, Jul 14, 2023
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  3. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Jul 14, 2023
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  4. PRANTARAARDI PRASETYO
    PrantaraArdi Prasetyo Win User

    my defender is not working

    Windows Defender not working

     
    PrantaraArdi Prasetyo, Jul 14, 2023
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