Windows defender cant detect antivirus software.

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When I start my computer I recieve security alert message that says windows
defender cant find antivirus software. It is also turned off, I have trend
micro, and avast antivirus free home edition. I have to turn defender on
manually and it cant find new definitions.
thanks for you help
 
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I have trend micro, and avast antivirus free home edition.
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Are you running two anti-virus programs at the same time?

That's not a good idea, and possibly the source of the problem.
 
I would check with Trend Micro's support forums about this. A number of
antivirus programs in recent editions, disable Windows Defender--this is
intentional. Some Symantec, Norton, and McAfee products do this, for
example.
 
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