Windows 10: Using Windows Defender Security Center options

Discus and support Using Windows Defender Security Center options in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; July 31, 2018: Using Windows(10x64) Defender Security Center(WDSC)\Virus and Threat Protection\Threat History\ I ran a Full Scan on my PC this... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by BigFatBoy, Jul 31, 2018.

  1. BIGFATBOY
    BigFatBoy Win User

    Using Windows Defender Security Center options


    July 31, 2018:

    Using Windows(10x64) Defender Security Center(WDSC)\Virus and Threat Protection\Threat History\ I ran a Full Scan on my PC this morning...

    *Information on the WDSC directly from MS indicates the *most current virus and malware definitions from MS will be found and downloaded *prior to running a Virus and Threat Scan. However, this routine does not appear to be happening...!! If these tasks (Windows Update-Task Scheduling-and Various Windows Services) are not occurring as needed,it is a problem IMO..

    IF the WDSC and its Virus and Threat Protection section require the end USER to "set up" this function in order for it to operate as intended, it must be made known to the end user along with proper instructional information from Microsoft.!

    What good is the Virus and Threat Protection section of the WDSC to me and others if it is not functioning as MS intended..?
    This is a critical issue in my opinion.
    thank you...

    :)
     
    BigFatBoy, Jul 31, 2018
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  2. 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, Jul 31, 2018
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  3. JAMES_27G
    james_27G Win User
    Windows defender security center problem

    When I try to start the windows defender security center the antimalware service executable starts up and uses up to 98% CPU. I have tried to change proxy restart defender and many suggested steps and also went to windows deffender online to do a scan
    that way but no malware came up. The problem still persists. Does anyone know what to do in this situation? I just want my security to run properly but I cant even get to the menus.
     
    james_27G, Jul 31, 2018
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  4. ELPRICE7345
    elprice7345 Win User

    Using Windows Defender Security Center options

    Windows Defender Security Center Won't Stay Open


    Thanks @Hydrate! Followed Step 3 of Option 2 and rebooted ... problem solved!

    I'll keep an eye on it for the next couple of days and if all stays good, I will mark this thread closed.
     
    elprice7345, Jul 31, 2018
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