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how to turn on windows security?

Jeffrey Hall 0 Reputation points
2026-02-07T20:52:42.6166667+00:00

pop up warning at startup said to turn on wwindows security.

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    2026-02-07T20:52:48.6533333+00:00

    To turn on Windows Security, follow these steps:

    1. Open Windows Security: You can do this by searching for "Windows Security" in the Start menu or selecting the icon in the notification area on the taskbar.
    2. Navigate to Virus & Threat Protection: Once in Windows Security, click on the "Virus & threat protection" tile.
    3. Enable Protection Settings: In the Virus & threat protection settings, ensure that the Real-time protection and Cloud-delivered protection options are turned on. You can toggle these settings as needed.

    If you see a warning at startup, it may indicate that certain protections are disabled. Make sure to check these settings and enable them if they are off.

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  2. Ferdinand Nanalig 30,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-08T10:59:57.3533333+00:00

    Can you please check the Windows Security Settings?

    Open Start Menu, type Windows Security and then go to Virus and Threat Protection Settings, make sure that all the Settings are enabled.

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  3. Kapil Arya 37,796 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-02-08T08:34:42.7266667+00:00

    If you've Windows Security already on and still you receive the pop up, be careful, it may be spam. You can post screenshot of the pop up, so we can suggest if it's legitimate or spam.

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  4. Ferdinand Nanalig 30,150 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-07T22:12:43.25+00:00

    Hi! Let me help you with this issue.

    Do you have any 3rd-party antivirus software installed?

    Can you please share a screenshot of the pop-up you are seeing?

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