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Attempting to install Windows Defender on Microsoft 10. Uninstalled Norton, but know that avast!antivirus is still a program on my list, but when I select Uninstall a program, it doesn't appear.
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Answer accepted by question author
Use the specifc Avast removal tool from this List of anti-malware product removal tools
and also run the one for Norton to get rid of possible remnants, in case you didn't use it when you uninstalled Norton.
After a reboot Windows Defender which is built into Windows 10 should be automatically enabled.
Some reading material:
How to Use the Built-in Windows Defender Antivirus on Windows 10
@francineEvangelista -
You are going to need to remove Avast!antivirus before trying to enable Windows Defender. If you can't remove completely, then you will need a removal tool (see Jsssssssss' post).
You will need to manually download latest signatures. After Windows Defender has been enabled try executing the following command : "%programfiles%\windows defender\mpcmdrun.exe -signatureupdate -http
Thx,
CJ.Eichholz (MSFT) - Microsoft Antimalware
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