Windows 10: WINDOWS DEFENDER

Windows Defender



The system tray for windows defender has a green check. However, when I left click on it, the two options presented “View Notification Options” and “View Security Dashboard" are not available. Also, the “Open Windows Security” button under Settings, Update & Security, Windows Security is not grayed out, but will also not function; neither will any of the options listed beneath the “Protection areas” even though they all do indicate “no actions needed". In order to find out which version of Windows Defender I have it was necessary to use other software; it is Windows Defender Version 4.18.1910.4. I also noticed a new file "NisSrv.exe" is now present. Some websites indicate this as a virus others list this as part of theMicrosoft Network Realtime Inspection Service, part of Microsoft’s antivirus software. Finally, under the Task Manager, SecurityHealthSystray.exe is "disabled". Windows Update is current as if today. I am also using Norton Security.



Any assistance would be much appreciated. Thank You



Windows specifications are: Windows 10 Home, Version 20H2, OS Build 19042685 and Experience Pack 120.2212.551.0.

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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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Windows update and windows defender issues

We suggest you to avoid installing any cleaner or anti-virus software that may interrupt the function of Windows Defender. Make sure that Windows Defender is always on. To do this follow these steps:

• On the Start menu, type Windows Defender and hit enter.
  
• Click Settings.
  
• Turn Real-time protection on.

We also recommend you to install the latest update for Windows Defender.

Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.