Do you get a “Bidh feum agad air app ùr gus seo fhosgladh 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.
Ath-thòisich am PC Windows agad
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to ath-thòisich do 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.
Ath-thòisich Windows 10
- Fosgail an Start taice.
- Tagh an cumhachd ìomhaigh.
- Tagh Ath-thòisich sa chlàr-taice.
Ath-thòisich Windows 11
- Ruigsinneachd Start taice.
- Tagh an cumhachd icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Tagh Ath-thòisich sa chlàr-taice.
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.
Air Windows 10
- Fosgail an Start clàr, lorg Tèarainteachd Windows, right-click the app, and choose Roghainnean an aplacaid.
- Tagh Ath- air an ath dhuilleag.
- Tagh Ath- anns an t-seisean.
- Ath-thòiseachadh do Windows PC.
Air Windows 11
- Launch roghainnean le bhith a ’bruthadh Windows + I.
- Tagh Apps anns a ’bhàr-taobh chlì.
- Tagh Apaichean & feartan air an làimh dheis.
- Lorg Tèarainteachd Windows, tagh na trì dotagan ri taobh an aplacaid, agus tagh Roghainnean adhartach.
- Tagh an Ath- putan.
- Tagh Ath- anns an t-seisean.
- Ath-thòiseachadh do 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 dì-stàlaich am prògram to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
Air Windows 10
- Launch roghainnean le bhith a ’bruthadh Windows + I.
- Tagh Apps ann an Settings.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select dì-stàlaich.
- Tagh dì-stàlaich anns an t-seisean.
- Ath-thòiseachadh do PC.
Air Windows 11
- Dèan briogadh deas air Start ìomhaigh clàr-taice agus tagh roghainnean. Air neo, brùth Windows + I.
- Tagh Apps air an làimh chlì agus Apaichean & feartan air an làimh dheis.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose dì-stàlaich.
- Tagh dì-stàlaich anns an t-seisean.
- Ath-thòiseachadh do choimpiutair.
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.
Faodaidh tu sin a cheartachadh le updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
Air Windows 10
- Meadhanan Windows + I a dh 'fhosgladh roghainnean.
- Tagh Ùrachadh & Tèarainteachd ann an Settings.
- Tagh Ùrachadh Windows air an làimh chlì.
- Tagh Dèan cinnteach airson ùrachaidhean air an làimh dheis.
- Stàlaich na h-ùrachaidhean a tha rim faighinn.
- Ath-thòiseachadh do PC.
Air Windows 11
- Dèan briogadh deas air Start ìomhaigh clàr-taice agus tagh roghainnean.
- Tagh Ùrachadh Windows air an làimh chlì.
- Tagh Dèan cinnteach airson ùrachaidhean air an làimh dheis.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Ath-thòisich do choimpiutair.
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.
Air Windows 10
- Open Start, lorg Pìos a 'Cheannaird, agus tagh an inneal.
- Type the following in CMD agus pàipearan-naidheachd Cuir a-steach:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Pìos a 'Cheannaird uinneig.
Air Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- cothrom Start, lorg PowerShell, agus tagh Rach mar Rianaire.
- Tagh Tha Anns a’ Smachd cunntas cleachdaiche grad.
- Cuir a-steach na leanas anns an fhaidhle agad PowerShell uinneag agus brùth Cuir a-steach:
Faigh-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$ ($ _. 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.
- Fosgail an Start clàr, lorg Pìos a 'Cheannaird, agus tagh Rach mar rianaire.
- Tagh Tha Anns a’ Smachd cunntas cleachdaiche grad.
- Type the following in your CMD uinneag agus brùth Cuir a-steach: 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, cùl suas na faidhlichean cudromach agad dìreach gun fhios.
Air Windows 10
- Launch roghainnean le bhith a ’bruthadh Windows + I.
- Tagh Ùrachadh & Tèarainteachd ann an Settings.
- Tagh Ath-bheothachaidh air an làimh chlì.
- Tagh Tòisich a-mach fodha Ath-shuidhich am PC seo air an làimh dheis.
- Tagh Cum na faidhlichean agam agus lean na stiùirichean air an sgrìn.
Air Windows 11
- Open Roghainnean Windows le bhith a ’bruthadh Windows + I.
- Tagh System anns a ’bhàr-taobh chlì.
- Tagh Ath-bheothachaidh air a’ phana dheas.
- Tagh Ath-shuidheachadh PC Ri taobh Ath-shuidhich am PC seo.
- Tagh Cum na faidhlichean agam 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 Ma tha thu ag iarraidh.