'Windows could not start Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service service on Local Computer. Error 1067: The process terminated unexpectedly."

Anonymous
2018-01-25T02:34:41+00:00

I have tried numerous times to start Defender and keep getting the same error. I can't find any info on this error

Windows could not start Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection Service service on Local Computer. 

Error 1067: The process terminated unexpectedly.

I don't know if it helps any but after 6 or 7 tries, on the last attempt, it seemed like defender put up quite a struggle to start going more than 3/4 of the, stalling for about 15 seconds then the error 1067 popped up again.

Any info on this error or (better yet) a fix would be appreciated.

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* Original title: Windows Defender

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-25T06:51:20+00:00

    Hello,

    There's an article that was found helpful by other community members. We suggest that you check this link and follow the methods that were provided by PrashantKumar96 last February 01, 2017. This will help you resolve the issue starting Windows Defender on Windows 10.

    Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

    Regards.

    LOL, ya that link is pretty thorough.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-01-25T06:50:05+00:00

    Try this

    open defender

    in virus protection settings, turn off folder control access. Restart PC.

    It is useless and causes many issues.

    If still persists, turn off cloud delivered protection. Restart PC.

    Since you say it says "Can't turn on Advanced Protection" it appears it is on and working right, such as firewall.

    Have you tried updating defender through defender app.

    also in app and browser control, try turning off the 2 smart screen filters.

    This will give you some ways to see what may be causing the issue.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-01-25T06:27:56+00:00

    Hello,

    There's an article that was found helpful by other community members. We suggest that you check this link and follow the methods that were provided by PrashantKumar96 last February 01, 2017. This will help you resolve the issue starting Windows Defender on Windows 10.

    Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

    Regards.

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