[Webkit-unassigned] [Bug 214265] New: Windows Defender won't turn on in Windows 10

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https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=214265

            Bug ID: 214265
           Summary: Windows Defender won't turn on in Windows 10
           Product: WebKit
           Version: Safari 13
          Hardware: Unspecified
                OS: Unspecified
            Status: NEW
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: ANGLE
          Assignee: webkit-unassigned at lists.webkit.org
          Reporter: shanel0840 at gmail.com
                CC: dino at apple.com

https://webaccountshelp.com/windows-defender-wont-turn-on


Windows Defender was introduced via one of the most well-known technological company, Microsoft many year's ago because an anti-spyware protector that has the built-in system. it's accessible from Windows XP to Windows 7. For the users of Windows 10 and 8, this software has been made to secure your system from the virus also. However, sometime's we find windows defender won’t turn on Error.
The issue starts when Microsoft’s protection software isn’t able to work properly while downloading & running dedicated anti-virus software, like Norton or McAfee. The time you try to download some other anti-virus program, you would be able to see a message that tells you that you supposed to ‘disable’ Windows Defender in case you want to save yourself from issues between two programs. By continuing with this Defender won't re-enable the time any trial you’ve taken up or subscription with another service has terminated.


Utilizing Antivirus Certain Removal Tools
The time users remove 3rd-party antivirus method's while utilizing the Uninstall option via control panel, there’s a huge possibility that there are some files left unfound and it stops you from running Windows Defender.
Customer can also utilize uninstaller software to delete antivirus from their system. in case you don’t know anything about it then uninstaller software is a special app that's used for the sake of optimized removing programs. This uninstaller will delete the chosen app but it will also erase all files and registry entries that are interlinked with that app. As a result, the chosen app will be erased and it will be as in case the app wasn't downloaded.


Checking System Files

As 1st step tap Windows Key + X to open Win + X menu. Then choose command prompt (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) from the menu.

Write the instruction sfc /scannow > and tap ENTER > wait for the scan to finish .

In case users are unable to run SFC scan or if SFC can’t resolve the error, they can try utilizing DISM scan. you can do it by following below steps:

As the first step initiate command prompt as administrator.
Then when command prompt opens, just enter DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and tap Enter to run the instruction.

You will see that DISM scan will start now. This scan will take 20 minutes or more, so there's no need to interrupt it.


Clean Boot your System

At times third-party apps interfere with Windows and become the reason of this issue. Users can find the app that's causing errors by going for a clean boot. Users can do it by following below steps:

As the first step tap Windows Key + R and enter msconfig. Then click Enter or press OK

Now you will see that the system Configuration window will pop up. Then visit the Services tab and see Hide all Microsoft services. Tap the Disable all button.

After the completion of the above step's navigate to the Startup tab & press Open Task Manager.

Here you’ll see a list of startup apps. Now just Right-click the 1st entry on the list & pick Disable. Repeat this step for all startup apps.

The time you disable all startup apps, go back to System Configuration window & tap Apply and OK. Then pick to restart your PC.


Restarting the safety Center Service

As 1st step tap Windows key + R > launch Run. Type services.msc > tap Enter or press OK.

Now look for Security Center in Services and right-click on Security Center > tap on Restart.

At the end just restart the services that are needed and see in case the problem with Windows Defender solved.


Changing Group Policy
It also happens Windows Defender won’t turn on because it disabled by your group policy. it's a problem but can be solved by altering group policy. Just go for the following steps:

As the first step tap Windows Key + R and enter gpedit.msc. Then click Enter or tap OK.

The time Group Policy Editor initiates in the left pane navigate to Computer
Configuration > Administrative Template > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus. Then in the right pane, double-click turn off Windows Defender Antiviru's.

Now choose Not Configured & press on Apply and ok to save changes.

After you have done with these changes, Windows Defender should be enabled. Then it will run without any problems on your system.

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