Windows security not opening

Question

Hi, actually i wanted to install a video game and the zip file said turn off windows security (virus and threat protection) i turned all off to install the game. Now i can't turn on windows security when i click open windows security this pops up.
(You'll need a new app to open this windowsdefeder link
Look for an app in microsoft store).

Please help me...

Answer 1

Open the registry again, it will still be in the same location, please provide a screenshot of that window.

Do you still have Malwarebytes or any other anti-virus installed?

Answer 2

Here is the screenshot of the Registry Editor page.

Answer 3

Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on.

Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter.

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender

Please provide a screenshot of that Registry Editor page.

Answer 4

Hi Dave, I did exactly what u said but still windows security isn't opening. 45 infected files were removed from the system after scan.When i tried opening windows security center same interface was appeared.. (Look for an app in the microsoft store)

Is there any other solution??

BTW Microsoft defender was removed after i installed the game..

Answer 5

Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Cracked games are wrapped in malware that is why they ask you to disable Windows Security before they are installed, so they can infect your PC.

1

Donwlaod the Microsoft Safety Scanner and run a full scan with that.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/defender-endp...

2

When that scan completes, donwlaod the free version of Malwarebytes and run a full scan with that.

When that completes, restart your PC, then uninstall Malwarebytes and check if Windows Security is working.