Windows 10: Windows defender

I updated my Windows 7 to W10 Pro 64 bit. I was on a HP desktop and used Norton for virus and malware protection when on W7. I downloaded the free version of W10 Pro 64 bit from the Internet. I checked the virus and malware protection on W10 and it indicated that it was being handled by "my organization". I am not an organization and can not find a way to turn on Windows Defender despite two W10 manuals and Cortana; one of the manuals is written by Microsoft. I assume I purchased old versions of both manuals.


I have found out that W10 is very complexed with hidden options which makes it very difficult to manage. The sources I have read do not reflect what the manuals indicate, so I assume the manuals are not current. How do I turn on Windows Defender or is it better to purchase a Norton product or similar package? Secondary, can you suggest a good manual to purchase that provides simple and direct answers to the many questions people have on W10?


Reading various comments on the Internet, I have discovered I am not the only person who is totally confused with W10 verses W7. I went to W10 due to the upcoming support being discontinued by Microsoft and software suppliers. I appreciate your assistance as I have had it!

Regards,

John

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Windows Defender problem

Hi Ernst,

To troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you check the Windows Defender service if it's running. If you are using a third party spyware/malware program, it may disable the Windows Defender service. To do this, please follow the steps below:

• Press Windows + R key.
• Type services.msc.
• Right-click Windows Defender service and click
  Start.

Let us know the result.

 

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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

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Installing Apps on Windows 10 Has Windows Defender Finding Malware

Hi Tommy,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

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  Is this issue specific to third party apps?
  

I would suggest you to open Windows defender and add exclusions and check if it helps. Follow the steps to add exclusions in windows Defender.

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  Type Windows defender settings in the search bar and press enter
  
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  Under Exclusions click on Add Exclusion
  

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.