Windows 10: Windows Defender missing?

Discus and support Windows Defender missing? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Windows Defender just vanished, apparently after a recent update. Usually, it's a little white shield in the lower right corner of my screen. I'm... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/bruno-melchi, May 22, 2022.

  1. Windows Defender missing?


    Windows Defender just vanished, apparently after a recent update.

    Usually, it's a little white shield in the lower right corner of my screen. I'm irked that it's not there anymore.

    When I search for it, all I get is Windows Defender Firewall. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think that's the same thing.

    Where did Defender go? Am I safe?

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    /u/bruno-melchi, May 22, 2022
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  4. Windows Defender missing?

    Windows Defender Missing

    Hey there, just noticed i missing windows defender?

    What happened?

    • Used to have malwarebytes installed, but removed it. Decided to rely only on microsoft and their defender/security intelligence features.
    • Also have installed iObit Uninstaller and it reports too there is no antivirus installed on my laptop.
    • Cant find windows defender folder in registry. Watched few online solutions of how to find and see if defender running or is up-to-date and all videos had files in registry editor -> windows defender folder, as you can see in screen shot I dont
    • Cant find in Local group policy editor too. Microsoft Defender Antivirus folder present but also no Windows Defender folder

    Whats going on? Where is my defender lol. I run win10 pro for workstations.

    Freaking windows yo, but used to him.
    Kindly let me know guys
    Thanks


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