Windows 10: Windows Defender Keeps Shutting Down

Discus and support Windows Defender Keeps Shutting Down in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Whenever I try to run a full system scan windows defender shuts down before it can get very far. Is there a way to fix this? My laptop was updated last... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JordanWhitworth, Apr 23, 2021.

  1. Windows Defender Keeps Shutting Down


    Whenever I try to run a full system scan windows defender shuts down before it can get very far. Is there a way to fix this? My laptop was updated last night.

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    JordanWhitworth, Apr 23, 2021
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  2. Le Boule Win User

    windows defender keeps shutting itself off

    You cannot uninstall/reinstall Defender – it’s part of the operating system.



    Did you “Go to Security and Maintenance, look in 'Security' and see what program is listed under Virus Protection. Windows Defender will not be enabled and functioning properly if there is a program other than Windows Defender
    listed” as suggested in my previous post? What program is listed?



    Superantispyware sometimes interferes with Windows Defender.



    If you tried all steps in Problems
    starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10
    without success you may want to try option two in

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5918-turn-off-windows-defender-windows-10-a.html




    Or



    Try a different AV program (see my first post in this thread) or reset the computer.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12415/windows-10-recovery-options




    Good luck…
     
    Le Boule, Apr 23, 2021
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  3. windows defender keeps shutting itself off

    Tried everything suggested, Defender shuts off at startup, and seconds after I try to turn it on...Everything is up-to-date
     
    alamaral1977, Apr 23, 2021
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  4. Windows Defender Keeps Shutting Down

    Windows Defender Not On

    Hi,



    Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.



    I would suggest you to try the below methods and check:

    Method 1:

    I would suggest you to run virus scan to make sure the computer is free from virus.

    The Microsoft Safety Scanner is a free downloadable security tool that provides on-demand scanning and helps remove virus, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software.

    Microsoft Safety Scanner Download - Windows security



    Method 2:

    Turn the Defender on. Follow the below steps:

    • In search, type Defender.
    • Now make the option ON by moving the slider accordingly.


    Method 3: Run the SFC.

    Follow the below steps:

    • Open Command Prompt.
    • Select “Run as Administrator”.
    • Type “sfc /scannow” without quotes and hit
      Enter.
    Now check for the issue.



    Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.
     
    Annu Singh, Apr 23, 2021
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