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coolcastro
Former Member
Message 1 of 4

Security Center

After installing the latest security center bundle the program(s) cause the Windows Defender service to stop. Is this intentional of the program(s)?

Also it's notifed me a couple of time that I'm not protected, after selecting FIX all is well. However, I haven't made any changes why would I continually have to do this?
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exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 2 of 4

RE: Security Center

Installation of McAfee disables Windows Defender. Officially it should remain that way, but in practice I have found that it's fine to restart WD.

Recently updates have periodically caused the unprotected pop-up in McAfee, but if the fix option works then don't worry about it. If the fix doesn't work then try rebooting and hopefully it will be OK.

It's a known bug with no end in sight thus far, sorry.
coolcastro
Former Member
Message 3 of 4

Thanks

Nice quick response. Thanks.

I started the windows Defender service manually and on every reboot you have to do it again.

Not worth the trouble.


Thanks Again!
exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 4 of 4

RE: Thanks

You shouldn't have to start it up every time you boot, I don't. Check in services.msc that it is Started & Automatic.
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