Windows 10: This happened to my Windows Defender after I uninstalled Norton, what do I do?

Discus and support This happened to my Windows Defender after I uninstalled Norton, what do I do? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] submitted by /u/jobinmatt [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/fupgue/this_happened_to_my_windows_defender_after_i/ Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/jobinmatt, Apr 4, 2020.

  1. /U/JOBINMATT
    /u/jobinmatt Win User

    This happened to my Windows Defender after I uninstalled Norton, what do I do?

    /u/jobinmatt, Apr 4, 2020
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  2. STEPHEN BOOTS
    Stephen Boots Win User

    Norton or Windows Defender?

    This suggests that your install of Norton is not in good shape. Try uninstalling and reinstalling. If that doesn't work, contact Norton support.

    -steve
     
    Stephen Boots, Apr 4, 2020
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  3. WONAZER
    Wonazer Win User
    Norton or Windows Defender?

    This suggests that your install of Norton is not in good shape. Try uninstalling and reinstalling. If that doesn't work, contact Norton support.

    -steve

    Fair enough. I hadn't restarted the laptop after the install. Everything is running fine now.
     
    Wonazer, Apr 4, 2020
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  4. SMITTYCHAT.
    Smittychat. Win User

    This happened to my Windows Defender after I uninstalled Norton, what do I do?

    Build 10532 uninstalled Norton 360 and Bluetooth 4.0

    It was noted in a Wiki by Andre Da Costa that most anti-virus softwares are not compatible with Windows 10 and to check with the manufacturer of the software for updated version.

    I'd advise using the Removal Tool in this list to remove Norton Antivirus software remnants. Have you looked in Control Panel to verify Norton is not listed in Uninstall Programs?

    List of anti-malware product removal tools

    Windows Defender will automatically disable itself if a third-party anti-virus software is installed. If you do not have a subscription to Norton, I'd advise using Windows Defender and Windows Firewall.

    When you've finished uninstalling the necessary remnants, reboot and run the following scans SFC and Dism.exe. Once the scans are finished, you may retry Windows Defender or reinstall Norton. Your choice.

    Troubleshooting Component Store / System Files Corruption

    @Stephen M.Burton,

    Uninstall Webroot following my steps above then retry Windows Defender.
     
    Smittychat., Apr 4, 2020
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