Windows 10: Reinstall Windows Defender Because it has been Destroyed

Hello,



A virus recently destroyed my Windows Defender or Security. I have some how delete the virus so my computer is ok now. I wanted to verify the damage of the virus. I have noticed that windows Security has been destroyed. Here is a picture. I want now to reinstall it. I know that it is a part of the operating system, but I hope that there is a way to reinstall it. I dont want to reinstall Windows 10.


picture = https://imgur.com/a/Ii9WgHD


Thank you for any help!

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How reinstall windows defender

Hello LucianN1, my name is Irisdiel and I am an independent advisor.

I suggest you follow the instructions down below.

Step 1: Enable Windows defender from control panel

1. Press Windows + X, Click on control panel.

2. On right top corner click on View and then choose large items.

3. Now from the list click on Windows Defender and try to enable it.

If not try to enable it from services.

Step 2: Enable Window defender from services.msc.

1. Press Windows + R, to open run prompt.

2. Type services.msc and press enter to open services list.

3. Under services look from Windows defender service and start the service.

I also suggest you refer to the link down below.

URL:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/for...

Hope this helps!

Thank you and good luck,

Regards- .

 

Windows Defender problem

Hi Ernst,

To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you check the Windows Defender service if it's running. If you are using a third party spyware/malware program, it may disable the Windows Defender service. To do this, please follow the steps below:

• Press Windows + R key.
• Type services.msc.
• Right-click Windows Defender service and click
  Start.

Let us know the result.

 

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