Windows 10: Problem Turn on Windows Defender

Discus and support Problem Turn on Windows Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; when i start my computer windows defender sayes defender is not switched on click the box to turn on or restart computer , why does it not stay... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by DerekJohnson2, Oct 2, 2018.

  1. Problem Turn on Windows Defender


    when i start my computer windows defender sayes defender is not switched on click the box to turn on or restart computer , why does it not stay switched on when shutting down and when starting ?


    [Original Title: Windows defender]

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    DerekJohnson2, Oct 2, 2018
    #1

  2. 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.
     
    Eileen Gal, Oct 2, 2018
    #2
  3. windows defender turned off.....................

    @atramsuraj: You can
    read this post
    and follow the given steps to re-enable your Windows Defender. And, by the way:

    • What OS are you running?
    • Are you also using 3rd-party security program? If so, please consider disabling it, as some could turn off Windows Defender automatically.
     
    nofoistapp, Oct 2, 2018
    #3
  4. Problem Turn on Windows Defender

    How to turn on Windows Defender

    Original Title: windows defender

    I reviewed the posting for turning on windows defender and when I got to step 9 windows defender was not listed and I could not continue.

    The actual problem that brought me here today is that when I go to windows defender page everything is grayed out and I can only see but not make any changes to the page. I am not sure if windows defender is running on my machine or not.
     
    7th-Master, Oct 2, 2018
    #4
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