Windows Defender turned off

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baltsteve

When I start up my computer, I get pop up saying Windows defender is turned
off with the red shield with the X on the bar. I try to turn it on but search
says no new definitions found. However, when I click on START button and
programs and click on Windows defender, I get green shield with checkmark in
it. Is it on or off? If off, how do I turn it on.
 
I clicked on Windows Update and said everything is up to date. I still get
that Windows defender is turned off (red shield) on task bar.
 
Hi baltsteve,

Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

Type the following command and press {ENTER}

winmgmt /salvagerepository

Restart Windows.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
Winhelponline.com blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


When I start up my computer, I get pop up saying Windows defender is turned
off with the red shield with the X on the bar. I try to turn it on but search
says no new definitions found. However, when I click on START button and
programs and click on Windows defender, I get green shield with checkmark in
it. Is it on or off? If off, how do I turn it on.
 
I followed the commands. It gave me soem kidn of error message and restarted
Windows. The same thing happened with it saying Windows Defender turned off.
 
Try running the command the 2nd time (after receiving the error). This helped most users.

If that does not help, post the error message.

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
Winhelponline.com blog http://www.winhelponline.com/blog


I followed the commands. It gave me soem kidn of error message and restarted
Windows. The same thing happened with it saying Windows Defender turned off.
 
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