no Windows Security app

Question

Windows Security does not appear on my list of apps. it does come up in the search bar, but cannot be opened. i already ran SFC and DISM checks, and both had no issues. i attempted to reset the app using powershell, but after entering the command, nothing happened. which makes sense considering it seems like the app is simply just not on my pc. i cant find this issue anywhere, and there is no download for the app in the microsoft store. halp

Answer 1

Hi Dylan,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Right click your Start Button, choose PowerShell (admin)

Paste this command into PowerShell and press Enter:

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

When that completes, close PowerShell and restart (not shut down) your PC

Answer 2

dang, no luck. still no windows security. guess it would have been pointless to go through the trouble of the process they told me to do, so thanks a bunch! i guess ill just have to take her in to the shop. thanks again

Answer 3

Hi Dylan,

Rather than uninstalling and re-installing Windows 11, try performing a repair upgrade, this would not affect your personal files or installed software.

Download the Windows ISO form the link below (bottom option on the page)

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

When that downloads, double click the ISO file to mount it, then run Setup.exe and select the Upgrade option

Answer 4

thank you for the reply! unfortunatly it said "cannot find path.. because it does not exist". the only thing i can think of is i uninstalled it accidentally. i asked microsoft and they said the only solution is to make a flash drive for windows 11 and uninstall/reinstall. thank you for the help