Windows 10: Trying to Remove Security Manager AV Defender

Discus and support Trying to Remove Security Manager AV Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Security Manager AV Defender has somehow become installed on my computer and I can't get rid of it. It is constantly updating or doing quick scans,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by BillyZ12, Aug 15, 2020.

  1. BILLYZ12
    BillyZ12 Win User

    Trying to Remove Security Manager AV Defender


    Security Manager AV Defender has somehow become installed on my computer and I can't get rid of it. It is constantly updating or doing quick scans, which slows my computer down to a standstill. My primary virus protection is Norton. When I delete AVD, it shows up when I restart and starts it processes right away. Has anyone had this problem and how can I fix it?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    BillyZ12, Aug 15, 2020
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Windows Defender requires AV pgm uninstall to be turned on

    Windows Defender is turned off because you are using another AV progam, Avast. That's normal.

    If you want to use Avast, you don't have to do anything.

    If you would want to use Windows Defender, you would have to uninstall Avast with the help of their removal too, see

    List of anti-malware product removal tools

    After a reboot, Windows Defender should be automatically enabled.

    Suggestion to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, Aug 15, 2020
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  3. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User
    windows defender & security center services keep turning off


    Are you running any other AV or did you have one running in the past? If you didn't use an uninstaller for the AV, then the remnants of it could be causing the problem. Normally any time you install an AV it disables Defender by default.

    If you are getting any error codes please list those, that will be helpful in helping you.

    As torre suggested, might be a good idea to do a reset or even a reinstall.

    Reset Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

    There are also some suggestions listed here:

    Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 7 / 8 / 10

     
    Borg 386, Aug 15, 2020
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  4. PA BEAR - MS MVP
    PA Bear - MS MVP Win User

    Trying to Remove Security Manager AV Defender

    Windows Defender vs Norton AV

    Yes

    Scam-a-rama! See:

     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Aug 15, 2020
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