Windows 10: my windows defender wont turn on

help please

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WINDOWS DEFENDER is turned off

Hi Ahmed,

Since you're not able to turn on Windows Defender as well, we'd like to know if you have made any changes recently prior to this issue. In the meantime, you may follow the steps below on how to turn on Windows Defender manually:

• Type Windows Defender in the Search bar and press
  Enter.
  
• Go to Settings and make sure that the Turn on real-time protection recommended option is turned on.
  

Same thing with the other members who are having the same issue, we suggest that you check if the service was setup to
Automatic in the Services option. Please follow the steps that we've provided last
September 3, 2017.

Let us know how if you were able to turn it on properly by changing the Startup type to Automatic.

 

Windows Defender wont turn on

Go to Security and Maintenance, look in 'Security' and see what program is listed under Virus Protection. Windows Defender will not be enabled and functioning properly if there is a program other than Windows Defender listed.



See the reply of quietman7 in windowsdefender wont turn on



If the issue continues recommend you follow the steps in Problems
starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10 to include (but not limited to) running SFC, scanning for malware with programs such as the Emsisoft Emergency Kit or Malwarebytes
and running the software removal tools for any security software (AVG, McAfee, Norton, whatever) that may have previously been on the computer. List of
anti-malware product removal tools
Be sure to restart the computer after running such tools.



Alternatively - - -



You may prefer to install a third party antimalware program (which should disable Windows Defender).



There are a number of viable free and paid options available – take your pick.



Choosing an Anti-Virus Program



Is Windows Defender The Best For Windows 10?
Good article but ignore the ads.



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/antivirus-partners#AVtabs=win10



Regards…



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