Windows 10: Windows Defender turning off.

Discus and support Windows Defender turning off. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have Malwarebytes Premium and I use Windows Defender as a primary scanner, but whenever i update or restart, it turns itself off and i have to turn... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Justin820, Jun 28, 2020.

  1. Justin820 Win User

    Windows Defender turning off.


    I have Malwarebytes Premium and I use Windows Defender as a primary scanner, but whenever i update or restart, it turns itself off and i have to turn it back on. Is this normal or something?

    :)
     
    Justin820, Jun 28, 2020
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  2. windows defender turned off.....................

    @atramsuraj: You can
    read this post
    and follow the given steps to re-enable your Windows Defender. And, by the way:

    • What OS are you running?
    • Are you also using 3rd-party security program? If so, please consider disabling it, as some could turn off Windows Defender automatically.
     
    nofoistapp, Jun 28, 2020
    #2
  3. WINDOWS DEFENDER is turned off

    Hi Ahmed,

    Since you're not able to turn on Windows Defender as well, we'd like to know if you have made any changes recently prior to this issue. In the meantime, you may follow the steps below on how to turn on Windows Defender manually:

    • Type Windows Defender in the Search bar and press
      Enter.
    • Go to Settings and make sure that the Turn on real-time protection recommended option is turned on.
    Same thing with the other members who are having the same issue, we suggest that you check if the service was setup to
    Automatic in the Services option. Please follow the steps that we've provided last
    September 3, 2017.

    Let us know how if you were able to turn it on properly by changing the Startup type to Automatic.
     
    Eileen Gal, Jun 28, 2020
    #3
  4. Windows Defender turning off.

    Unable to turn off Windows Defender

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per description, you are unable to turn off windows defender.

    I suggest you try restarting Windows Defender service and check if issue is resolved. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Press Windows key + X key and type services.msc,
      hit enter.
    • Search Windows Defender Service.:1) Windows Defender Service ; 2)
      Windows Defender Network.
    • Right click on each and press Start.
    • Restart your computer and check if issue persist.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Ashish Sondhi, Jun 28, 2020
    #4
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