How can I turn on my windows defender??? there are no options to turn on. please help.
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System One
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- 64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- aspireX3910
- Antivirus
- mcafee
windows defender
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Unless you hace altered any of the defaults, it should be on already. But if you have installed any third party anti Virus programs, many automatically turn it off.
Open Defender. You can do this from the Control Panel. Click Settings and it should show you that Defender is running in "Real" mode.
If not, my first remark applies, and you may have to consider if you wish to keep the third party program, or use Defender instaed.
Open Defender. You can do this from the Control Panel. Click Settings and it should show you that Defender is running in "Real" mode.
If not, my first remark applies, and you may have to consider if you wish to keep the third party program, or use Defender instaed.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Other Info
- Use several different computers during a day, so specs are irrelevant.
Hello,
If I understand your message, Davehc, Windows Defender might not work if a third party AV has been installed? Would it be the case with my brand new computer? Impossible to open Windows Defender. I have a message saying: “This app has been turned off and isn’t monitoring your computer”. Impossible to turn it on”. When I tried to start it (R+service.mcs + windows defender), I still hav this message: “Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source.” Is there another way to turn Windows Defender on?
Thank you for your answers.
If I understand your message, Davehc, Windows Defender might not work if a third party AV has been installed? Would it be the case with my brand new computer? Impossible to open Windows Defender. I have a message saying: “This app has been turned off and isn’t monitoring your computer”. Impossible to turn it on”. When I tried to start it (R+service.mcs + windows defender), I still hav this message: “Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. A recent hardware or software change might have installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or that might be malicious software from an unknown source.” Is there another way to turn Windows Defender on?
Thank you for your answers.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8.1 Pro
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo T440s
- Browser
- Internet Explorer
- Antivirus
- Kaspersky
Your specs show that you have Kaspersky installed and you would have to remove it by any removal tool that they have.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8.1 Update 1 Pro 64bit
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Pavillion H8-1202
- CPU
- I7-2600 @ 3.4 GHz
- Motherboard
- PEGATRON
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- NIVDIA GeForce GT 520
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC656GR CODEC
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster S22B350
- Screen Resolution
- 1920X1080 32 bit color
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 EVO SSD 500GB
- Keyboard
- Razer Blackwidow Ultimate 2013
- Mouse
- Logitech M510
Yes, I have installed Kaspersky. So, would it be the AV which interferes with Windows Defender? It was not the case with Windows 7...
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8.1 Pro
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo T440s
- Browser
- Internet Explorer
- Antivirus
- Kaspersky
- Messages
- 62
OK. Thanks.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- windows 8.1 Pro
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Lenovo T440s
- Browser
- Internet Explorer
- Antivirus
- Kaspersky
most antivirus programs will shut off WD, when you uninstall them, WD will turn back on
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- 4 Windows 7 Pro Sp1- 4 Win 8 Pro, 1- xp pro sp3
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Dell Optiplex 390, 380, 3 Vostro Laptops (7 computers in all)
- CPU
- desktop/laptop
- Memory
- 4gigs
- Graphics Card(s)
- atm randioum
- Hard Drives
- 350,250