Windows 10: Windows Security not showing Defender

Discus and support Windows Security not showing Defender in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi,I have had to do a reset of Windows after discovering malware on my laptop. After doing the reset I go into Windows Security and the normal view of... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by TimHosking, Apr 27, 2021.

  1. TIMHOSKING
    TimHosking Win User

    Windows Security not showing Defender


    Hi,I have had to do a reset of Windows after discovering malware on my laptop. After doing the reset I go into Windows Security and the normal view of Virus and Threat Protection is missing. I don't get the option to run a scan using Windows Defender. How can I get it back? Is it possible the malware is still on the machine? I did not do a full install using media - just the reset with the option to clean all the files.Thanks for any help.Tim

    :)
     
    TimHosking, Apr 27, 2021
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  2. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User

    windows defender & security center services keep turning off


    Are you running any other AV or did you have one running in the past? If you didn't use an uninstaller for the AV, then the remnants of it could be causing the problem. Normally any time you install an AV it disables Defender by default.

    If you are getting any error codes please list those, that will be helpful in helping you.

    As torre suggested, might be a good idea to do a reset or even a reinstall.

    Reset Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    Windows 10 - Clean Install - Windows 10 Forums

    There are also some suggestions listed here:

    Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 7 / 8 / 10

     
    Borg 386, Apr 27, 2021
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  3. HYDRATE
    Hydrate Win User
    Windows Defender Security Center Won't Stay Open

    None of your screenshots work. I suggest uploading them to tinypic.com or imgur.com and then posting a direct link within your post please.

    Screenshots would be helpful.
     
    Hydrate, Apr 27, 2021
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  4. STEV1DER
    SteV1der Win User

    Windows Security not showing Defender

    Windows Defender Security Center removes working HP Photosmart driver

    I was going to do so (perform a roll back), but after thinking about it...are we sure it's a necessary step here? I didn't have Windows Defender Security Center operating on this system (or if it was, it wasn't showing up in the tray and it wasn't giving
    an error message) until this last Windows update.

    Are we sure that this is a necessary step? If all it does is remove the Security Center from the tray or remove that feature, then I'm not sure anything has been discovered.

    This is Norton Security 22.9.3.13, in case that helps and as you suggest, Windows Defender Security Center is still showing "Actions recommended" in the tray at the bottom right.
     
    SteV1der, Apr 27, 2021
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