Windows 10: possible to reinstall Windows Defender, because I think that something is corrupted

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  1. PAOLOBXT
    PaoloBXT Win User

    possible to reinstall Windows Defender, because I think that something is corrupted


    Is it possible to reinstall Windows Defender, because I think that something is corrupted

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    PaoloBXT, Sep 11, 2018
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  2. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User

    Can't enable Defender in Windows 10 because it thinks I have an antivirus

    Hi,

    One possible cause why you're unable to turn on Windows Defender is can be due to corruptions. To assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Did you get any error messages when you tried to enable Windows Defender?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    In the meantime, we recommend that you follow the steps in this article:
    Help protect my computer with Windows Defender.     It will provide you instructions to turn off or turn on Windows Defender.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Sep 27, 2018
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  3. PAOLOBXT
    PaoloBXT Win User
    Windows Defender

    Is it possible to reinstall Windows Defender, because I think that something is corrupted
     
    PaoloBXT, Sep 27, 2018
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  4. RAYMOND AVE
    Raymond Ave Win User

    possible to reinstall Windows Defender, because I think that something is corrupted

    Windows Defender

    Hi Ohid,

    A corrupted app is one of the possible causes why Windows Defender does not update properly.

    To check for updates in Windows Defender, follow these steps:

    • Start Windows Defender if it is not already open. To do this, click Start, click Programs, and then click Windows Defender.
    • Check for new definitions. To do this, click Check for Updates Now.

    You may also follow the troubleshooting steps created by PrashantKumar96 on this

    thread    . The link has a series of steps that will guide you to troubleshoot Windows Defender.

    Do let us know if you have any other concerns.
     
    Raymond Ave, Sep 27, 2018
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