Windows 10: windows defender is not starting

Discus and support windows defender is not starting in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; windows defender is not staring. It says the services could not be started. The specific service does not exist as a installed service. Please help me.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Shrestho, Feb 2, 2022.

  1. Shrestho Win User

    windows defender is not starting


    windows defender is not staring. It says the services could not be started. The specific service does not exist as a installed service. Please help me. Give me a suggestion..

    :)
     
    Shrestho, Feb 2, 2022
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  2. window defender


        • You will want to print these instructions for offline reference -
    IMPORTANT => DON'T SKIP ANY STEP perform all Steps in one uninterrupted session - If a Step says to reboot
    reboot.

    Problems starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10

    Pləase let us know what fixes the problem or if the pяoblem remains.


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    José Antonio Pontón Posada CEO, Feb 2, 2022
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  3. Jay Jap Win User
    Windows Defender Anitvirus

    Hello,

    There are multiple reasons why you are having issues, enabling Windows Defender. To assist you with your concern, you can refer to
    PrashantKumar96's
    Forum Article
    on how to fix Windows Defender not starting.

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps listed there, especially the number six troubleshooting step.

    Let us know of the outcome.

    Regards.
     
    Jay Jap, Feb 2, 2022
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  4. davidhk Win User

    windows defender is not starting

    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


    windows defender is not starting [​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, Feb 2, 2022
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