Do you get a “Avete bisognu di una nova app per apre questu 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.
Riavvia u vostru PC Windows
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to rilancià u vostru 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.
Restart Windows 10
- Apri a Start lu menu.
- Sceglite u -Sintinedddi icona.
- Scegli Restart in u menù.
Restart Windows 11
- Accede à u Start lu menu.
- Sceglite u -Sintinedddi icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Scegli Restart in u menù.
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.
In Windows 10
- Apri a Start menu, cerca Windows Security, right-click the app, and choose App settings.
- selezziunà resetten nantu à a pagina seguente.
- Scegli resetten in u prompt.
- Riavvia u vostru PC Windows.
In Windows 11
- Launch taliata pressu Windows + I.
- selezziunà applicazioni in a barra laterale sinistra.
- Scegli Apps & funziunalità à diritta.
- Locate Windows Security, selezziunate i trè punti accantu à l'app, è sceglite Opzioni avanzati.
- Sceglite u resetten buttone.
- Scegli resetten in u prompt.
- Reboot your 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 disinstalla u prugramma to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
In Windows 10
- Launch taliata pressu Windows + I.
- selezziunà applicazioni in Settings.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Uninstall.
- selezziunà Uninstall in u prompt.
- Reboot your PC.
In Windows 11
- Cliccate u clicu Start icona di menu è sceglite taliata. In alternativa, stampa Windows + I.
- selezziunà applicazioni à manca è Apps & funziunalità à diritta.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Uninstall.
- selezziunà Uninstall in u prompt.
- Restart u vostru urdinatore.
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.
Pudete riparà questu updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
In Windows 10
- Press Windows + I à apre taliata.
- selezziunà Actualizazione è Sicurezza in Settings.
- Scegli Windows Update à manca.
- selezziunà Verificate per aghjurnà à diritta.
- Installa l'aghjurnamenti dispunibili.
- Reboot your PC.
In Windows 11
- Cliccate u clicu Start icona di menu è sceglite taliata.
- selezziunà Windows Update à manca.
- Scegli Verificate per aghjurnà à diritta.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Rinviate u vostru 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.
In Windows 10
- Open Start, circà Command Prompt, è selezziunate u strumentu.
- Type the following in CMD È stampa Rinsignate:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Command Prompt finestra.
In Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- accessu Start, circà PowerShell, è selezziunate Esercitu cum'è amministratore.
- selezziunà Iè in u Control di Cunsigliu d'Usuariu prompt.
- Inserite i seguenti in u vostru PowerShell finestra è pressu Rinsignate:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$ ($ _. 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.
- Apri a Start menu, cerca Command Prompt, è selezziunate Executà cum'è amministratore.
- selezziunà Iè in u Control di Cunsigliu d'Usuariu prompt.
- Type the following in your CMD finestra è pressu Rinsignate: 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 resettate u vostru PC à i paràmetri di fabbrica. 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, copia di salvezza di i vostri fugliali impurtanti per casu.
In Windows 10
- Launch taliata pressu Windows + I.
- selezziunà Actualizazione è Sicurezza in Settings.
- selezziunà Recovery à manca.
- Scegli Accumincianu sottu Restablà sta PC à diritta.
- selezziunà Fighjate i mo schedari è seguità a struzzione nantu à pantalla.
In Windows 11
- Open Windows Settings pressu Windows + I.
- selezziunà System in a barra laterale sinistra.
- Scegli Recovery nant'à u pane drittu.
- selezziunà Resettate u PC accantu à Restablà sta PC.
- Scegli Fighjate i mo schedari 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 si voli.