Windows 10: Windows 10 keeps informing me, that Defender is turned on because my Microsoft Essentials...

MilaSolshine · Dec 8, 2020

I have recently upgraded my PC to Windows 10 from Windows 7. I remember that there was a notification that Microsoft Security Essentials is incompatible with Windows 10 so it must be uninstalled. I clicked "Confirm" button assuming that it will get automatically uninstalled during upgrading process. Apparently that wasn't the case.

Now every time I start Windows, I'm getting notification that Windows Defender has been turned on, because my MSE version is incompatible. Sadly, it's nowhere to be found now so I could get rid of it/uninstall it.Here's what it looks like screenshot
What can I do? Thanks in advance for any tips.

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Waseemulla S · Dec 8, 2020

Windows 10 Windows Defender versus Microsoft Security Essentials

Hi Bryan,

Microsoft Security Essentials was upgraded to Windows defender and it was a default security software from Windows 8. You cannot have both as they are one.

Since you get this annoying popup at the startup i suggest you to disable any Microsoft Security Essentials entries in Startup tab.

Open the Task manager. by pressing Press CTRL+Shift+ESC.

click on Startup tab

Right click on Microsoft Security Essentials entry and click on Disable.

Restart the computer and check if that helps.

ilee.in.eattle · Dec 8, 2020

Windows 10 - Security Essential installed and Defender turned off - cannot uninstall Essential

My Windows 7 has Security Essential installed. Upgraded yesterday to Windows 10 and keep getting message that Defender is turned OFF.

OK, I found out that no way to turn it ON, all greyed. Guess it must be conflicting with Security Essential. No way to turn off Essential. Tried uninstall it but keep getting funny eroor, "you cannot install Essential in this PC". I am not install, in fact
I am uninstalling ...

So this" Catch 22'' situation is due to Defender vs Essential fighting inside my PC while there is nothing I can do

1. I cannot turn off Essential

2. I cannot uninstall Essential

3. I cannot trun on Defender as long as Essential is in control

Any idea on how to get out of this situation?

[Moved from Windows]

Brink · Dec 8, 2020

Microsoft: Additional steps to help keep personal information secure

We’re committed to helping our users keep their personal information secure and private. A key part of our work is identifying and preventing unauthorized access to your Microsoft Account (including Outlook.com email and OneDrive) by anyone other than you.

We’re taking an additional step today. We will now notify you if we believe your account has been targeted or compromised by an individual or group working on behalf of a nation state.

We already notify users if we believe their accounts have been targeted or compromised by a third party, and we provide guidance on measures users can take to keep their accounts secure. We’re taking this additional step of specifically letting you know if we have evidence that the attacker may be “state-sponsored” because it is likely that the attack could be more sophisticated or more sustained than attacks from cybercriminals and others. These notifications do not mean that Microsoft’s own systems have in any way been compromised.

If you receive one of these notifications it doesn’t necessarily mean that your account has been compromised, but it does mean we have evidence your account has been targeted, and it’s very important you take additional measures to keep your account secure. You should also make sure your computer and other devices don’t not have viruses or malware installed, and that all your software is up to date.

The evidence we collect in any active investigation may be sensitive, so we do not plan on providing detailed or specific information about the attackers or their methods. But when the evidence reasonably suggests the attacker is “state sponsored,” we will say so.

There are some important steps that everyone should take to help keep their Microsoft Account and their online personal information secure including:

Turn on two-step verification: This makes it harder for hackers to access your account even if they guess your password because if they try to sign in on a device Microsoft doesn’t recognize, we’ll ask for an extra security code (which you can get from a special app on your phone, sent to a different email address or via SMS text message).

Use a strong password and change it often: Make sure your password contains a mix of letters, numbers and symbols, isn’t a complete word and is different than the password you use on other sites. Be sure to change your password often.

Watch for suspicious activity on your account: The “Recent Activity” page on your Microsoft Account shows recent sign-ins and changes to your account, and allows you to let Microsoft know if you were not the person making these changes.

Be careful of suspicious emails and websites: Don’t open emails from unfamiliar senders or email attachments that you don’t recognize. Be careful when downloading apps or files from the Internet, and make sure you know the source.

Keep your computer software, including your Web browser, up to date and run an up-to-date anti-virus program: For Windows PCs, you should turn on Windows Update to ensure your PC and Microsoft software stay up to date. You should install a reputable anti-virus/ anti-malware software. Both Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 already include free anti-malware software called Windows Defender.

You can read more about the steps you can take to better protect your personal data and make any necessary changes on the Microsoft Account Security Page.
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Source: Additional steps to help keep your personal information secure - Microsoft on the Issues

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