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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about spyware protection often focus on issues with Windows Defender failing to start or enable properly. Users report that Windows Defender turns off spyware and virus protection, displaying a flag in the system tray indicating unresolved PC issues. Attempting to reactivate protection leads to error code 0x80073afc. These threads seek solutions for restoring spyware protection functionality, highlighting common troubleshooting challenges with Microsoft's built-in security tools.
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    Windows Defender not working properly

    As of the last few days windows defender will not open or start up and has turned off spyware and virus protection. In the bottom corner of the screen is a flag saying i have 2 PC issues to be solved, which is turning on virus and spyware protection. When i click on it to turn them on an error...
    • allented
    • Thread
    • error malware pc troubleshooting security spyware protection troubleshooting update virus protection windows defender windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. jpre3429

    Windows Defender wont start

    As of the last few days windows defender will not open or start up and has turned off spyware and virus protection. In the bottom corner of the screen is a flag saying i have 2 PC issues to be solved, which is turning on virus and spyware protection. When i click on it to turn them on an error...
    • jpre3429
    • Thread
    • 0x80073afc antivirus computer issues error malware security software spyware protection start issue troubleshooting virus protection windows 10 windows defender
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Security
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