Windows 10: Turn On or Off Security and Maintenance Messages in Windows 10

How to: Turn On or Off Security and Maintenance Messages in Windows 10

How to Turn On or Off Security and Maintenance Messages in Windows 10


By default, Windows will automatically check for security and maintenance problems and send you a message (notification) if problems are found.

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off specific security and maintenance messages for your account in Windows 10.



Here's How:

1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click/tap on the Security and Maintenance icon.

2. Click/tap on the Change Security and Maintenance settings link on the left side. (see screenshot below)



3. Check (turn on) or uncheck (turn off) the security and maintenance messages you want, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)



4. You can now close Security and Maintenance if you like.


That's it,
Shawn


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Turn On or Off Security and Maintenance Messages in Windows 10  

Hello, *Smile

You could try also disabling notifications from Windows Security to see if that may stop them.

*Arrow Enable or Disable Notifications from Windows Security in Windows 10

 

Security and Maintenance

I have a problem with security and maintenance in windows 10. It says both my firewall and antivirus are turned off, tried turning it on but nothing happened.

 

How do i turn on my windows security services on Windows 10.

Hi Edehomon,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with turning on Windows Security services with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if third party security has disabled Windows Defender services.



I suggest you to follow the steps below to

To assist you better, please provide us the information below:

• When you say that "windows security services are turned off", have you installed any third party security software on the computer?
• Are you getting any error message?

I suggest you to try to turn on Windows Defender by following steps below and check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar?

2. Type "Settings" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Then click on Update & security.

4. Click on Windows Defender.

5. Then try to turn on the Windows Defender services.

Note: If a third party security software is installed on the computer, then it will disable Windows Defender.



Please get back to us with an update on turning on Windows Security services with Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Security and Maintenance error. windows 10.

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if the issue persists.

Method 1: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with system. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your System
Maintenance.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the System Maintenance troubleshooter.

Method 2: Place your computer in clean boot state and check if it helps.

Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

Note: After troubleshooting, refer to this section "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting".



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Security and Maintenance

My Security and Maintenance was turned off, and I couldnt turn it on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!