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Windows security app missing

Anonymous
2023-08-18T14:16:04+00:00

Hi, my pc is missing the windows security app, please help. It all started when I delted my windowsapps folder because i tought i didnt needed it, at the end i was able to restore microsoft store and all the apps from windows beside windows securtiy. I already did reset to the app from powershell, cant find a solution. Please help, Thanks.

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DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2023-08-19T06:25:36+00:00

Great troubleshooting, well done!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-18T18:22:18+00:00

    Hi, I did it now and my Windows pc looks the same. Is there an option to download windows security from appx package? help me please to get windows security. thanks. I also already ran DISM and sfc scan and that didnt help.

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  3. Kapil Arya 37,826 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-08-18T15:48:31+00:00

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  4. DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-08-18T14:49:32+00:00

    Hi Adam,

    I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    If you previously deleted the WindowsApps folder, it is a wonder you did not need to clean install Windows from a bootable USB.

    If the usual commands to re-install Windows Security did not solve this, the best option is to perform an n-place repair with the Windows 11 ISO.

    Please follow the steps, this is then just like an update and your personal files, settings and installed software will not be affected.

    Click this link:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    to download the Windows 11 ISO

    When the ISO file completes downloading

    Disconnect from the Internet

    Disconnect all external devices with the exception of a mouse or keyboard.

    Temporarily disable any 3rd party Anti-virus you may have installed

    Then, in Windows File Explorer, double click the ISO and then run Setup.exe and select the upgrade option.

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