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Need help regarding Windows Security and defender

Anonymous
2022-12-01T09:41:20+00:00

Hi, yesterday I had issues after downloading an old game from Ocean of Games. The steps to install were,

  1. Install "Avengers AIO."
  2. Disable Defender with the software they provided.
  3. Install the setup.

After that getting issues like,

  1. When I open Windows Security, it shows Security at a Glance nothing else
  2. The Windows Security Center service can't be started
  3. Can't update Windows
  4. Can not find the script file popup,

"Users/welcome/appdata/local/updates/run.vbs"

I tried everything,

Prompt commands

Repair tools

Registry fix

Service.msc

Even the in-place window upgrade

But I still can't open Defender or turn on the Windows Security Center service. I think core system got infected

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-01T16:18:34+00:00

    Upon closer examination, it appears that the entire "Program Files\Windows Defender" folder has been wiped out from the computer. So, no amount of registry settings will fix the issue unless the binaries are restored from the ISO.

    Or, even better, run an in-place upgrade (i.e., repair installation) which will take care of that.

    • Download the 22H2 ISO (19045.2006) using Rufus.
    • Double-click the ISO to mount it to a drive-letter.
    • Run Setup.exe and complete the repair process.

    See this link for further instructions:

    How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide - Microsoft Community

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-12-06T14:15:40+00:00

    Hey, I ran an in-place upgrade using the media creation tool. Now in the virus protection tab, it shows your virus and threat protection is managed by your organization, followed by "no active antivirus provider."

    Sorry for the late reply...

    Edit - I fixed it by deleting DisableAntiSpyware registory

    Path - Registory > Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender

    Thx Ramesh bro youre hero ^^

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  2. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-01T10:34:42+00:00

    Yes, the system is infected. Pls download Malwarebytes and run a full system scan.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-01T14:37:01+00:00

    thanks for that, options are available now but still disbabled and when trying to enable it showing "Your IT Administrator Has Limited Access" and even after downloading Windows Security Center service reg its not turning on....

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  4. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-12-01T11:35:26+00:00

    Pls follow the section "Windows Defender service registry keys restoration" in this article.

    Additionally, run this REG file to restore the Windows Security Center service. The REG files restore the missing/corrupt services. You may need to apply them in Safe mode if you can't do it in Normal mode.

    Once done, restart Windows and see if Defender is able to start.

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