Windows 10: Windows defender AV is gone..

Discus and support Windows defender AV is gone.. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Suddenly defender AV is gone - it doesn't appear in the security at glance menu. As if it is not installed. How can I get it back?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by YigalB, Aug 22, 2020.

  1. YIGALB
    YigalB Win User

    Windows defender AV is gone..


    Suddenly defender AV is gone - it doesn't appear in the security at glance menu.

    As if it is not installed.

    How can I get it back?

    :)
     
    YigalB, Aug 22, 2020
    #1
  2. SMARTALI89
    smartali89 Win User

    Why did the startup window get cleared?

    I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.
     
    smartali89, Aug 22, 2020
    #2
  3. MATT_H_2000
    Matt_H_2000 Win User
    Can't turn on Windows Defender, message that another AV program is running

    I only have windows defender on my computer. It still says that another AV program is running and I cannot turn on window defender's AV.

    Any suggestions??

    Matt

    Original title: windows defender
     
    Matt_H_2000, Aug 22, 2020
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  4. PA BEAR - MS MVP
    PA Bear - MS MVP Win User

    Windows defender AV is gone..

    Windows Defender vs Norton AV

    Yes

    Scam-a-rama! See:

     
    PA Bear - MS MVP, Aug 22, 2020
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