Do you get a “Jo hawwe in nije app nedich om dit te iepenjen 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.
Start jo Windows PC opnij
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to opnij starte jo 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
- Iepenje de Start menu.
- Selektearje it Krêft byldkaike.
- Kieze Restart yn it menu.
Restart Windows 11
- Tagong by de Start menu.
- Selektearje it Krêft icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Kieze Restart yn it 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.
Op Windows 10
- Iepenje de Start menu, sykje nei Windows Security, right-click the app, and choose App ynstellings.
- Útkieze Reset op 'e folgjende side.
- Kieze Reset yn de prompt.
- Restart jo Windows PC.
Op Windows 11
- Launch ynstellings troch te drukken Windows + I.
- Útkieze Apps yn de linker sydbalke.
- Kieze Apps & funksjes rjochts.
- Sykje Windows Security, selektearje de trije stippen neist de app, en kies Wiidweidige opsjes.
- Selektearje it Reset knop.
- Kieze Reset yn de prompt.
- Reboot jo PC opnij.
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 it programma wiskje to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
Op Windows 10
- Launch ynstellings troch te drukken Windows + I.
- Útkieze Apps yn Ynstellings.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select -ynstallaasje.
- Útkieze -ynstallaasje yn de prompt.
- Reboot jo PC opnij.
Op Windows 11
- Rjochts-klikke op de Start menu ikoan en kies ynstellings. As alternatyf, druk op Windows + I.
- Útkieze Apps oan de linkerkant en Apps & funksjes rjochts.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose -ynstallaasje.
- Útkieze -ynstallaasje yn de prompt.
- Restart jo kompjûter.
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.
Jo kinne dat reparearje troch updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
Op Windows 10
- Parse Windows + I iepenje ynstellings.
- Útkieze Update & befeiliging yn Ynstellings.
- Kieze Windows Update links.
- Útkieze Kontrolearje op fernijings rjochts.
- Install the available updates.
- Reboot jo PC opnij.
Op Windows 11
- Rjochts-klikke op de Start menu ikoan en kies ynstellings.
- Útkieze Windows Update links.
- Kieze Kontrolearje op fernijings rjochts.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Restart jo 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.
Op Windows 10
- Iepen Start, sykje om Opdrachtprompt, en selektearje it ark.
- Type the following in CMD en parse Yngean:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Opdrachtprompt finster.
Op Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- Tagong Start, sykje om PowerShell, en selektearje Laad als Administrator.
- Útkieze Ja yn de Kontrôle foar brûker akkount prompt.
- Enter the following in your PowerShell finster en druk op Yngean:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$ ($ _. 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.
- Iepenje de Start menu, sykje nei Opdrachtprompt, en selektearje Run as administrator.
- Útkieze Ja yn de Kontrôle foar brûker akkount prompt.
- Type the following in your CMD finster en druk op Yngean: 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 reset your PC to the factory settings. 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, reservekopy fan jo wichtige bestannen krekt foar it gefal.
Op Windows 10
- Launch ynstellings troch te drukken Windows + I.
- Útkieze Update & befeiliging yn Ynstellings.
- Útkieze Recovery links.
- Kieze Begjinne ûnder Reset dizze PC rjochts.
- Útkieze Hâld myn bestannen en folgje de ynstruksjes op it skerm.
Op Windows 11
- Iepen Windows ynstellings troch te drukken Windows + I.
- Útkieze Systeem yn de linker sydbalke.
- Kieze Recovery op de rjochter pane.
- Útkieze PC weromsette Njonken Reset dizze PC.
- Kieze Hâld myn bestannen 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 asto wolst.