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? asked in Computers & InternetSecurity · 8 years ago

Windows Defender goes "Off"?

Lately, our Windows Defender has been in the "Service has been stopped" This has not happened in the past. We have Windows 7, Avira, and recently had to replace the hard drive. Can anyone tell me step by step what I need to do to correct this issue.

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  • 8 years ago
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    Edit your question & let us know if you have Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) on your PC.

    If you have Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) you need to remove it, MSE turns off windows defender & its an antivirus program & you can only run one antivirus program.

  • 5 years ago

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    no longer in all probability. abode windows Defender is an antispyware/antimalware. often what it does is to keep away from ameliorations on your computing gadget's registry. besides the incontrovertible fact that, there's a average probability which you will ought to disable it quickly in case you have problem setting up AVG protection. on the different hand, AVG sucks... lol If i'm going to, i prefer to propose deciding to purchase Kaspersky internet protection. in case you could no longer have adequate funds it, acquire Avira AntiVir. the two a form of have greater efficient detection rates than AVG.

  • D McC
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    you may have a virus that is turning it off, do a thorough virus and spyware scan in safe mode to make sure you dont have anything

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