Windows Security Settings Freeze

Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

I suggest you use the system file checker to repair possible corrupted or missing system files.

1. Open Start and type cmd, right-click on "Command Prompt", and select "Run as administrator".
2. Run the following commands at the Command Prompt one at a time:

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

sfc /scannow

3. Restart the PC.

If it persists, re-register all Windows apps. (Close all Windows apps)

1. Press "Windows + X" and select "Windows Terminal (Admin)";
2. Type or paste the following command and press Enter:

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Note: Several red warnings may appear when running this command. Ignore them. It's normal.

3. Restart the PC.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

Hi,NotHelpy Here. I did all these steps and it sadly didnt work. If there are more methods contact me but my main focus is to deactivate antivirus

Have you ever had any third-party antivirus installed on this computer?

If yes, have you uninstalled it using the removal tool provided by the developer?

Malware can also be the cause of this problem.

I suggest you do a full scan using Microsoft Safety Scanner. Download from the link below.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/securi...

Also, do a full scan using Malwarebytes as a second opinion.

Download through this link: https://malwarebytes.com/

IMPORTANT: When installing, a 14-day trial will be activated. I suggest disabling this trial to avoid conflict with your current antivirus. Access the Malwarebytes settings (gear icon at the top of the window), tab "Account" and click "Disable".

After scanning, you can uninstall it.

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