Windows Security, can't find app to open application

Question

Hi!

I have a Windows 11 Pro machine. When I try to open any Windows Security application it want to open Windows Store to download the propper app.

Is there any offline installer for Windows Security app? I have searched the forums and can't find any information.

Answer 1

I would try a repair upgrade using these instructions:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Kind Regards,

Elise

Answer 2

It's a client connected to a Building Management System network but not controlled by any policies. Just a stand alone installation.

If windows installation downloads the app after a fresh install then thats the cause since there is no internet. But if the Windows Security app installs along with Windows something must have gone wrong.

If your saying it should come with the installation i'll try and run the installation media (repair?) or reinstall Windows.

Answer 3

It should usually have this installed already, is this a school or work device? They may have policies set to disable it?

Answer 4

Hi!

Perfect, thanks for the tip.

In this case I want an antivirus software running all time on the machine. Should Windows Security not come with the installation of the OS? Or does Windows 11 not come with the OS on a fresh install anymore?

Kind regards

Answer 5

Hi, I'm Elise, a fellow user like yourself and I'd be happy to help with your issue.

There ins't really an offline installer for this, there is an associated app for offline scans which you can download. It's not the same thing but might be useful in your situation:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/hel...

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Kind Regards,

Elise