Solved Windows Defender Potentially Unprotected

Jcwisgod

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I opened Windows Defender, and it said "Potentially Unprotected" scan hasn't been ran in awhile. but I got it set to automatic scans everyday, I ran a scan and it still says the same thing.
 

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Hey Jcwisgod,

Hope all is well, are you running any registry scanning tools seen a few people report this as a potential soultion:

Why does MSE keep saying potentially unprotected?
MSE will warn you if a scan has not been done, or if a third-party program has deleted one or more of MSE’s files that MSE uses to determine if a scan has been done. This happens if programs like Piriform “CCleaner” or IoBits “Advanced System Care” have been used. These programs should not be deleting MSE’s files. However, to correct:

  • In CCleaner, in the applications tab, uncheck MS Antimalware
  • In ASC, in more settings, in both Quick Care and Deep Care, find MS Antimalware and uncheck.

(MSE got rolled in to windows defender in windows 8 but is is worth having a look at if this is causing your problem)
Cheers,
Harry
 

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Hey Jcwisgod,

Hope all is well, are you running any registry scanning tools seen a few people report this as a potential soultion:

Why does MSE keep saying potentially unprotected?
MSE will warn you if a scan has not been done, or if a third-party program has deleted one or more of MSE’s files that MSE uses to determine if a scan has been done. This happens if programs like Piriform “CCleaner” or IoBits “Advanced System Care” have been used. These programs should not be deleting MSE’s files. However, to correct:

  • In CCleaner, in the applications tab, uncheck MS Antimalware
  • In ASC, in more settings, in both Quick Care and Deep Care, find MS Antimalware and uncheck.

(MSE got rolled in to windows defender in windows 8 but is is worth having a look at if this is causing your problem)
Cheers,
Harry

Nope, well I use CCleaner about once a month to delete old files, cookies, etc, but I don't mess with the registry cleaner part. That could be the problem even though haven't used it since couple weeks ago
 

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It is possible dependant on your settings

Do you have any other security software installed on your computer?

Cheers,
Harry
 

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I got Malwarebytes Pro. and Malwarebytes Anti-exploit running alongside windows defender
 

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    Opera
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    Avast/Malwarebytes
You should run more than more software in the security space doing protection and scanning. could deteriorate the effectiveness of both products at providing protection, that could be your problem. This might cause Instabilities and performance problems.
cheers,
Harry
 

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Hey Jcwisgod,

Hope all is well, are you running any registry scanning tools seen a few people report this as a potential soultion:

Why does MSE keep saying potentially unprotected?
MSE will warn you if a scan has not been done, or if a third-party program has deleted one or more of MSE’s files that MSE uses to determine if a scan has been done. This happens if programs like Piriform “CCleaner” or IoBits “Advanced System Care” have been used. These programs should not be deleting MSE’s files. However, to correct:

  • In CCleaner, in the applications tab, uncheck MS Antimalware
  • In ASC, in more settings, in both Quick Care and Deep Care, find MS Antimalware and uncheck.

(MSE got rolled in to windows defender in windows 8 but is is worth having a look at if this is causing your problem)
Cheers,
Harry

Nope, well I use CCleaner about once a month to delete old files, cookies, etc, but I don't mess with the registry cleaner part. That could be the problem even though haven't used it since couple weeks ago
I use ccleaner and it did not affect my windows defender ,what its telling to unchek in the posted snipit ,is in the file deletion section not the registry section ,I have use ccleaners registry cleaner with out any error on many computer for years now ,I say it safest registry cleaner I have ever used ,if it need now that's for another discussion
 

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i agree it is a fantastic tool have just seen a lot of posts about it potentially effecting mse. I have recommended years :) ha yeah I have some opinions on that, discussion for the pub
 

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Yes, I can vouch for Ccleaner (with CCEnhancer add-on) causing the actual problem. About a month ago, I installed MSE on a 7 machine since I put it for family members to use (they know just enough to browse, that's all.) After seeing how it kept saying it "needed to scan" or similar every day, I knew it had to be Ccleaner, so I unchecked the stuff involving MSE in it. It's been fine ever since.
 

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Yes, I can vouch for Ccleaner causing the actual problem. About a month ago, I installed MSE on a 7 machine since I put it for family members to use (they know just enough to browse, that's all.) After seeing how it kept saying it "needed to scan" or similar every day, I knew it had to be Ccleaner, so I unchecked the stuff involving MSE in it. It's been fine ever since.

Going to uncheck windows defender in CCleaner, even though I never check the logs for windows defender
 

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have you run a full scan with malwarebytes lately ,couldn't hurt if you haven't done so .

I have both windows defender and malwarebytes pro, running without issues[so far] .
 

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have you run a full scan with malwarebytes lately ,couldn't hurt if you haven't done so .

I have both windows defender and malwarebytes pro, running without issues[so far] .

Nope but I've ran flash & quick scans. One of the reasons I love malwarebytes, is it being compatible with basically every anti-virus
 

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    System Manufacturer/Model
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    2.6 GHz Core i5-3317U
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    8 gb DDR3 Ram
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    320gb HDD, 120gb SSD
    Keyboard
    Backlight Island Style Keyboard
    Mouse
    Trackpad
    Internet Speed
    18 MB/S DL Speed
    Browser
    Opera
    Antivirus
    Avast/Malwarebytes
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