defender

So my windows defender stopped working completely, i noticed it when the scan option disappeared from my context menu. I went and checked to see if windows defender was on and there no sys tray icon and the windows security menu shows as blank when opened. Virus and threat protection menu will...

At times my computer runs slow. I even get message that memory is insufficient. When I copy a file from another computer on the n/w the copying becomes very slow. If I run anti-virus scan it displays no virus found. If I close a Word file and try to delete it I get a message File is open, but I...

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Hi, I'm having trouble when I try to do a Windows Defender Offline scan. I get as far as the box "Windows Defender Offline" - the point just before the scan starts - but once it starts it switches to Quick Scan. I'm wondering if I might have an infection that would be picked up by Defender...

I used to use 3rd party Anti virus. I have tried AVG (not too skookum) Avira avast kaspersky eset nod plus a number of anti spyware from spybot to malware bytes Now I just use the built in Windows Defender and they are all infuriating. I use a BST dongle along with other tools that help me to...

I have spotted a mistake in Windows Defender Security Centre. I am running Windows 10 Home build 16299. When you go into Windows Security Centre and click on Virus & threat protection settings, (on my PC) there appears to be a typo, under Controlled folder access. On my PS it says 'Protect your...

I picked up 9 trojans at once with Win 10 defender and stock firewall at youtube while trying to read about a clean install of Win 10. I have windows defender and firewall with mbam and a router. Is there a more secure solution for a mid level user like me or was I just unlucky when I took that...

Hello, I have Windows 10 Creators Update installed, not an insider, and everything works just fine, except, I just noticed that I have both Windows Defender Antivirus (old) and Windows Defender Security Center (new). Isn't the old one supposed to be removed automatically? My Security Centre can...

The Microsoft mindset is a security mindset. Our goal is to ensure customer safety as the security threat landscape continues to grow increasingly more sophisticated and adversaries are more successful at impacting the bottom line. New security features in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update...

Pretty dangerous vulnerability found in Windows Defender, so if that's all you're using make sure you patch it. CVE-2017-0290 Link Removed Tech Article Massive vulnerability in Windows Defender leaves most Windows PCs vulnerable

Has anyone had a problem with Windows Defender updates? I have been having a problem for over a week now. Microsoft has tried to fix it several times with no success. They are having a level 2 tech call me in the morning to see what he can do. Just curious if anyone else out there is having this...

I have long had this problem with Windows Update. The annex shows the error, and so the image is, it is actually completely locked, meaning that no matter what I do, so there will be no further update. Found on YouTube: Solved / FIXED - Windows 10 Defender Update ERROR - KB2267602 but it is in...

I can stand no more windoes defender automated schedules. My laptop CPU rockets to 70% for half and hour and the lappy gets boiling. I have attempted to disable each entry in task scheduler however this will not stop defender to run randomly How can I stop this? PS - I want to keep real time...

So my laptop was recently attacked by malwares. I tried removing them using windows defender and I think they got removed. But afterwards I am suffering from following problems: 1. Windows apps like Groove music, default video player of windows, calculator etc. have all just...

Hello! I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium edition running on an Asus Laptop, purchased approximately in August 2012. I just restored it to factory settings, erasing all data and installing the original version of Windows. Unfortunately, when I try to run Windows Updates it won't work. The...

We designed Windows 10 from the very beginning to be our most secure platform ever. With features like Credential Guard, Device Guard, Windows Hello, and Enterprise Data Protection, Windows 10 offers unique defenses from attacks. Windows Defender, our free anti-malware service, provides...

Anybody else see this Link Removed I wonder what else they will decide to delete on people without giving them a choice. Joe

Hello everybody, have a problem. Somehow got www-searching.com and cannot get rid of it. Tried to apply some instructions from internet but cannot log on as Administrator, although I am the only person ever using this computer. Beside that my Defender is off but cannot switch it on, again needs...

I have home edition, been more the the time required and no defer option listed. Win update gets me daily updates for defender, last multiple updates was 12/8 (malicious, cumulative, flash). I've searched everywhere for a reason. Not a big deal as my laptop is super stable. Appreciate any...

Hello None of the above seemed to fit. I have Windows 10 pro on desktop and laptop. I could not establish home group so I did what I had to do years ago with different pcs, which is to connect the 2 pcs with an Ethernet cable. However, unlike before when home group was established, even after...