Do you get a “Kinahanglan nimo ang usa ka bag-ong app aron maablihan kini windowsdefender link” error while trying to launch the Windows Security app? If so, your app or PC might have corrupt files or incorrectly specified settings. We’ll show you how to fix them to get Windows Security working.
More often than not, the above issue occurs due to a problem in the Windows Security app. Other reasons for the error include Windows bugs, interference from a third-party antivirus tool, and more.
I-restart ang imong Windows PC
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to i-reboot ang imong PC. Doing so fixes many minor glitches with the system, allowing you to have a bug-free experience with your apps.
Your Windows Security app error may have resulted from a system bug. Simply reboot your PC to resolve the issue.
I-restart ang Windows 10
- Ablihi ang pagsugod menu.
- Pilia ang Gahum icon.
- Pagpili Pag-restart diha sa menu.
I-restart ang Windows 11
- Pag-access sa pagsugod menu.
- Pilia ang Gahum icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Pagpili Pag-restart diha sa menu.
Reset the Windows Security App
Like all other apps, Windows Security can experience issues sometimes. One way to fix these app-related issues is to reset your faulty app. Doing so deletes your data and configured options in the app, letting you use the app from scratch.
Sa Windows 10
- Ablihi ang pagsugod menu, pagpangita alang Windows Security, right-click the app, and choose Mga setting sa app.
- Pagpili Reset sa mosunud nga panid.
- Pagpili Reset sa aghat.
- I-restart ang imong Windows PC.
Sa Windows 11
- Paglusad setting pinaagi sa dinalian Windows + I.
- Pagpili apps sa wala nga sidebar.
- Pagpili Mga app ug dagway sa tuo.
- Pangita Windows Security, pilia ang tulo ka tuldok sunod sa app, ug pilia Advanced nga mga kapilian.
- Pilia ang Reset button.
- Pagpili Reset sa aghat.
- I-reboot ang imong PC.
Turn Off Your Third-Party Antivirus Program
You can get the “You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link” error when your third-party antivirus tool interferes with Windows Security. This often happens as these tools and Windows Security perform the same tasks on your PC.
You can get around that by turning off your antivirus protection. Most antivirus programs have the option to enable and disable protection on their main screen.
If disabling your third-party antivirus protection fixes the issue, you should i-uninstall ang programa to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
Sa Windows 10
- Paglusad setting pinaagi sa dinalian Windows + I.
- Pagpili apps sa Settings.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Pag-uninstall.
- Pagpili Pag-uninstall sa aghat.
- I-reboot ang imong PC.
Sa Windows 11
- Pag-right-click ang pagsugod menu icon ug pagpili setting. Sa laing paagi, pagpadayon Windows + I.
- Pagpili apps sa wala ug Mga app ug dagway sa tuo.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Pag-uninstall.
- Pagpili Pag-uninstall sa aghat.
- I-restart ang imong computer.
Update Your Windows 10 or 11 Version
An outdated Windows 10 or 11 operating system version can cause many problems on your PC. Your Windows Security error may have likely resulted from a bug on your system.
Mahimo nimong ayuhon kana pinaagi sa updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
Sa Windows 10
- press Windows + I sa pag-abli setting.
- Pagpili Pagbag-o ug Kaluwasan sa Settings.
- Pagpili Windows Update sa wala.
- Pagpili Susiha ang mga update sa tuo.
- I-install ang magamit nga mga update.
- I-reboot ang imong PC.
Sa Windows 11
- Pag-right-click ang pagsugod menu icon ug pagpili setting.
- Pagpili Windows Update sa wala.
- Pagpili Susiha ang mga update sa tuo.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- I-restart ang imong PC.
Reinstall and Re-register the Windows Security App
If your “You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link” error persists, you can try reinstalling and re-registering your Windows Security app to see if that fixes the issue. Doing this removes and reinstalls the app, helping fix nearly all the app-related problems.
Sa Windows 10
- Open pagsugod, pagpangita alang sa Gisugo sa Command, ug pilia ang himan.
- Type the following in CMD ug sa press Pagsulod:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Gisugo sa Command bintana.
Sa Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- access pagsugod, pagpangita alang sa PowerShell, Ug pagpili Dagan isip Administrator.
- Pagpili Oo sa Pagkontrol sa Account Account aghat.
- Isulod ang mosunod sa imong PowerShell bintana ug pindota Pagsulod:
Pagkuha-AppxPackage -allusers | alang sa {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_.InstallLocation)appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}
- When you’ve finished running the command, close PowerShell.
Fix Corrupt Files on Your Windows 10 or 11 PC
Corrupt files often cause various problems on a Windows PC. Luckily, there’s an easy way to get around this problem.
Windows offers a built-in tool called SFC (System File Checker) that allows you to find and fix all faulty files on your system. The tool runs on its own for the most part, so you don’t have to locate any corrupt files manually.
The command runs the same way on both Windows 10 and 11.
- Ablihi ang pagsugod menu, pagpangita alang Gisugo sa Command, Ug pagpili Pagdalagan ingon administrador.
- Pagpili Oo sa Pagkontrol sa Account Account aghat.
- Type the following in your CMD bintana ug pindota Pagsulod: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
- After executing the above command, run the following command: sfc /scannow
- Allow SFC to find and fix your corrupt files.
- Restart your PC when you’ve fixed the files.
Reset Windows PC to the Factory Settings
If the above steps have failed to resolve the “You’ll need a new app to open this windowsdefender link” error, your last resort is to i-reset ang imong PC sa mga setting sa pabrika. Doing so deletes all your custom-configured options and lets you set up your PC from scratch.
Note that you can keep your files while resetting your PC. However, i-back up ang imong importanteng mga file sa kaso lang.
Sa Windows 10
- Paglusad setting pinaagi sa dinalian Windows + I.
- Pagpili Pagbag-o ug Kaluwasan sa Settings.
- Pagpili Recovery sa wala.
- Pagpili na nagsugod sa ubos I-reset kini nga PC sa tuo.
- Pagpili Paghupot sa akong mga file ug sundon ang on-screen nga mga panudlo.
Sa Windows 11
- Open Mga Setting sa Windows pinaagi sa dinalian Windows + I.
- Pagpili System sa wala nga sidebar.
- Pagpili Recovery sa tuo nga pane.
- Pagpili Ig-uli ang PC sunod sa I-reset kini nga PC.
- Pagpili Paghupot sa akong mga file and follow the instructions on your screen.
Get Around Windows Security’s App Errors on Your Windows 10 or 11 PC
Windows Security is an essential part of your computer. If you find the app malfunctioning or not launching, the above methods should help you deal with the issue.
Once you’ve fixed the problem with your app, you’ll be able to protect your PC again from various threats and even run manual scans kung gusto nimo.