Windows 10: Virus and Threat Protection "Limited access by IT Admin" WINDOWS 11

Hi, whenever I try to open Virus & Thread Protection, it tells me "Your IT administrator has limited access to some areas of this app..." I tried multiple solutions, which I found on both Youtube and Microsoft Website and still nothing works. Please help.

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Virus and Threat Protection "Limited access by IT Admin" WINDOWS 11

I cannot access the virus & threat protection section of Windows Defender and get a popup that says my IT Administrator has limited access. I'm on a personal Desktop running Windows 11 Home, Version 22H2, OS build 22621.2861. I have tried Hkey_Local_Machine\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Policy Manager and default is the only thing there. I have also tried all of this (Settings -> Go to Accounts -> Select Emails and Accounts, if there is a work or school Email listed there, remove or disconnect it. Select Access Work or School, if there is a work or school Email listed there, remove or disconnect it. Close the Settings App and restart (not shut down) your Computer.) but I do not have a work or school email/account linked with this device. Also I have reset my computer and do not have a 3rd party antivirus installed.

Can someone help me I am at a loss and it is sort of time sensitive as this is a computer for my father as a present and I am leaving the country soon.

 

My virus & threat protection is not showing

I am writing to seek assistance with a problem related to Windows Virus and Threat Protection on my PC. Unfortunately, the feature has become invisible, and I am unable to access it.

Issue Details:

• Operating System: Windows 11
  
• Problem: Windows Security (Virus and Threat Protection) is not visible.
  

Steps Taken: I have tried the following troubleshooting steps:

1. Restarted my PC.
   
2. Checked Group Policy settings.
   
3. Reset Windows Security app.
   
4. Ran SFC and DISM commands.
   

However, the issue persists. I kindly request your guidance on resolving this matter. Could you please provide instructions or further steps to restore Windows Virus and Threat Protection?

 

Virus and Threat Protection "Limited access by IT Admin" WINDOWS 11

Hello,

See if this fix helps you:

Fix: Can't access Virus and threat protection on Windows Security

Hope this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.