Re-install Windows Defender

lalajee 1,821 Reputation points
2024-10-07T15:37:50.2166667+00:00

I have corrupted Windows Defender on our machine.

How do I re-install or remove and re-add Defender.

I have try following

SFC /SCANNOW

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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  1. CrazyKats 400 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-10-07T17:12:01.56+00:00

    Use WIN+X and select Command Prompt Admin (might be listed as Terminal).

    Add-AppxPackage -Register "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI_cw5n1h2txyewy\AppXManifest.xml"

    
    Exit Command Prompt and Restart your PC.
    
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