Windows 10: Unable to find Microsoft Defender

Discus and support Unable to find Microsoft Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi there, for 2 days now, i cant see microsoft defender in the system tray, i even have the real time protection on. Pls help[Original Title: Microsoft... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AleyCool, Mar 1, 2022.

  1. ALEYCOOL
    AleyCool Win User

    Unable to find Microsoft Defender


    Hi there, for 2 days now, i cant see microsoft defender in the system tray, i even have the real time protection on. Pls help[Original Title: Microsoft defender]

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    AleyCool, Mar 1, 2022
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  2. ASHISH SONDHI
    Ashish Sondhi Win User

    Unable to turn off Windows Defender

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per description, you are unable to turn off windows defender.

    I suggest you try restarting Windows Defender service and check if issue is resolved. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Press Windows key + X key and type services.msc,
      hit enter.
    • Search Windows Defender Service.:1) Windows Defender Service ; 2)
      Windows Defender Network.
    • Right click on each and press Start.
    • Restart your computer and check if issue persist.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Ashish Sondhi, Mar 1, 2022
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  3. DAVIDHK
    davidhk Win User
    Windows Defender disabled and is unable to start


    OK. I am not sure if you can complete the steps below.......................
    In the search box, type services.msc > Enter
    Items in the Services box are listed alphabetically.
    Scroll down to Windows Defender Service...........................
    at Status heading, it should be.................................... Running
    at Startup type, it should be......................................... Automatic


    Unable to find Microsoft Defender [​IMG]




    If that is not what yours said, right click at Windows Defender Service > click Properties >
    can you change the Startup type to Automatic and Service status to Start ?
    If yes, do so and click OK when done.
     
    davidhk, Mar 1, 2022
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  4. MAJULOOK
    Majulook Win User

    Unable to find Microsoft Defender

    Windows Defender Protection History - Unable to remove threat entry

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    Majulook, Mar 1, 2022
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