Windows 10: Windows Defender turned off when installing brand new win10

Hello,


When installing a fresh clean copy of windows 10 it appears that windows defender is turned off? Is this the normal behavior? When did this change? Up until 1903 I'm pretty sure it was always on by default.


I'm curious if with some of the drivers that I am install from the Laptop Manufacturer [MSI] are turning these off? I am going to try and contact them also and see if it's potentially their software that is turning it off.


Thanks in advance!

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Windows Defender turns off immediately after turning on (Win10)

The behavior you are describing is typical if there are remnants of a third party program installed that are interfering with Windows Defender.

Did you follow the steps recommended at
http://www.bitdefender.com/uninstall/

What program did you use on the computer before BitDefender? AVG, McAfee, Norton? Try running the removal tools for any security program that you previously used on the computer:
List of
anti-malware product removal tools

Go to Security and Maintenance, look in 'Security' and see what program is listed under Virus Protection. Windows Defender will not be enabled if there is a program other than Windows Defender listed.

Have you tried the steps recommended in Problems
starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10?

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For further information see the reply of quietman7 in
this thread: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...defender/e994f94f-92d5-4d44-9721-79c2a686ce24.

The inability to turn on Windows Defender 8/10 is typically the result of having a third-party anti-virus installed or failure to remove it properly (completely). Since Windows 8/10 Defender includes anti-virus protection, it
is disabled during the installation of another anti-virus program. If a trial anti-virus (i.e. McAfee, Norton, etc) came preinstalled on your computer or you installed
one, Windows Defender will be turned off (disabled). Windows Defender recognizes the install and automatically disables itself when other anti-virus products are used to avoid conflicts. Windows Defender will remain
disabled until that anti-virus software has been completely uninstalled. In some cases, you may need to download and run the anti-virus vendor's clean up tool to remove any remaining remnants.

• Replacing your Anti-virus - List of Antivirus Uninstallers
  and Removal Tools
• Microsoft Wiki: List of anti-malware product removal tools
  by Stephen Boots, MVP

After removal of the third party anti-virus, Windows 8/10 Defender needs to be activated if you choose to use it. When uninstalling the third-party anti-virus Defender should automatically turn itself on but sometimes you may receive a message
indicating your system has no protection...click here to turn on Windows Defender. If not, and Defender remains disabled, you will need to manually turn it on.

• How to turn Windows Defender On or Off in Windows 10
• How to turn Windows Defender On or Off in Windows 8

If that is not the case in your situation, check to make sure the Windows Defender service is started.

• How to Configure Windows Defender in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 <- scroll
  down to "Couldn't start the Windows Defender service" error message

Sometimes it may take a couple of computer reboots after performing the above steps to ensure Windows Defender is up and running properly.

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Or - - -

There are a number of viable antivirus options available for Windows 10 – free or paid - take your pick…

Choosing an Anti-Virus Program

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/antivirus-partners#AVtabs=win10

Is Windows Defender The Best For Windows 10?
Good article but ignore the ads.

Regards...

 

Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

When in win10:

• Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....

Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
- Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.