Windows 10: My Virus and Threat Protection says 'Unknown'

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  1. GAMAGEMANDIL
    GamageMandil Win User

    My Virus and Threat Protection says 'Unknown'


    When I open Windows Security in the home menu under Virus and Threat Protection, it says "Unknown". I also went to see my Antivirus provider, but it said no provider.And if I try to do a quick scan or any scan, it doesn't work. Next, I went to the Virus and Threat Protection Settings, and real-time protection was turned off. I tried turning it on, but it keeps turning off as soon as I turn it on.As shown in the above picture, I can't turn on any of the options.Next, I tried going to services and checking if the 'Microsoft Defender Antivirus" is on, but it was not there.So I tried to start the

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    GamageMandil, Jun 15, 2025
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  2. SUMIT DEBNATH1
    Sumit Debnath1 Win User

    My virus & threat protection is not showing

    I am writing to seek assistance with a problem related to Windows Virus and Threat Protection on my PC. Unfortunately, the feature has become invisible, and I am unable to access it.

    Issue Details:

    • Operating System: Windows 11
    • Problem: Windows Security (Virus and Threat Protection) is not visible.
    Steps Taken: I have tried the following troubleshooting steps:

    1. Restarted my PC.
    2. Checked Group Policy settings.
    3. Reset Windows Security app.
    4. Ran SFC and DISM commands.
    However, the issue persists. I kindly request your guidance on resolving this matter. Could you please provide instructions or further steps to restore Windows Virus and Threat Protection?
     
    Sumit Debnath1, Jun 15, 2025
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  3. DERRICKALVAREZ
    DerrickAlvarez Win User
    Virus and Threat Protection Issue

    When looking to run a virus scan on my computer, I'm met with an error that says "Virus and Threat Protection is Managed by your Organization." THis is a personal laptop though. Any suggestions?
     
    DerrickAlvarez, Jun 15, 2025
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  4. JCH54
    JCH54 Win User

    My Virus and Threat Protection says 'Unknown'

    virus and threat protection

    Virus and threat protection has stopped and will not restart, Windows 10 ver 1709, antimalware client ver 4.12.16299.15 . SuperAntiSpyware installed.

    I have tried most of the suggestions from the support pages, all have been ineffective. Any suggestions

    Moved from: Virus and Malware / Windows Defender / Updating Virus and Spyware Definitions / Windows 10
     
    JCH54, Jun 15, 2025
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