Do you get a “Ou pral bezwen yon nouvo aplikasyon pou louvri sa a 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.
Rekòmanse PC Windows ou a
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to rdemare PC ou. 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
- Louvri nan Kòmanse meni.
- Chwazi nan Pouvwa icon.
- Chwazi Rekòmanse nan meni an.
Restart Windows 11
- Aksè a Kòmanse meni.
- Chwazi nan Pouvwa icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Chwazi Rekòmanse nan meni an.
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.
Sou Windows 10
- Louvri nan Kòmanse meni, rechèch pou Windows Sekirite Sosyal, right-click the app, and choose App anviwònman.
- chwazi Reyajiste nan paj sa a.
- Chwazi Reyajiste nan èd memwa a.
- Rekòmanse PC Windows ou a.
Sou Windows 11
- Lanse Anviwònman pa peze Windows + I.
- chwazi apps nan ankadre gòch la.
- Chwazi Apps & karakteristik sou bò dwat la.
- Jwenn Windows Sekirite Sosyal, chwazi twa pwen yo akote app a, epi chwazi Opsyon Avanse.
- Chwazi nan Reyajiste bouton.
- Chwazi Reyajiste nan èd memwa a.
- Rdemare PC ou.
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 dezenstale pwogram nan to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
Sou Windows 10
- Lanse Anviwònman pa peze Windows + I.
- chwazi apps nan Anviwònman.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Enstriksyon.
- chwazi Enstriksyon nan èd memwa a.
- Rdemare PC ou.
Sou Windows 11
- Dwa-klike sou la Kòmanse icon meni epi chwazi Anviwònman. Altènativman, peze Windows + I.
- chwazi apps sou bò gòch la ak Apps & karakteristik sou bò dwat la.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Enstriksyon.
- chwazi Enstriksyon nan èd memwa a.
- Rekòmanse òdinatè w lan.
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.
Ou ka ranje sa pa updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
Sou Windows 10
- Laprès Windows + I yo louvri Anviwònman.
- chwazi Mizajou & Sekirite Sosyal nan Anviwònman.
- Chwazi Fenèt Mizajou sou gòch la.
- chwazi Tcheke pou mizajou sou bò dwat la.
- Install the available updates.
- Rdemare PC ou.
Sou Windows 11
- Dwa-klike sou la Kòmanse icon meni epi chwazi Anviwònman.
- chwazi Fenèt Mizajou sou gòch la.
- Chwazi Tcheke pou mizajou sou bò dwat la.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Rekòmanse PC ou.
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.
Sou Windows 10
- louvri Kòmanse, chèche pou Kòmand rapid, epi chwazi zouti a.
- Type the following in Km ak laprès Antre nan:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Kòmand rapid fenèt.
Sou Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- Aksè Kòmanse, chèche pou poechèl, epi chwazi Kouri kòm Administratè.
- chwazi Wi nan Itilizatè Kont kontwòl rapid.
- Enter the following in your poechèl fenèt ak laprès Antre nan:
Jwenn-AppxPackage-alye yo | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$ ($ _. InstallLocation) appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode}
- When you’ve finished running the command, close poechèl.
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.
- Louvri nan Kòmanse meni, rechèch pou Kòmand rapid, epi chwazi Kouri kòm administratè.
- chwazi Wi nan Itilizatè Kont kontwòl rapid.
- Type the following in your Km fenèt ak laprès Antre nan: 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 Reyajiste PC ou nan paramèt faktori yo. 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, fè bak dosye enpòtan ou yo jis nan ka.
Sou Windows 10
- Lanse Anviwònman pa peze Windows + I.
- chwazi Mizajou & Sekirite Sosyal nan Anviwònman.
- chwazi Recovery sou gòch la.
- Chwazi Jwenn te kòmanse anba Reyajiste sa a PC sou bò dwat la.
- chwazi Kenbe dosye mwen epi swiv enstriksyon sou ekran an.
Sou Windows 11
- louvri Anviwònman Windows pa peze Windows + I.
- chwazi Sistèm nan ankadre gòch la.
- Chwazi Recovery sou fenèt dwat la.
- chwazi Reyajiste PC akote Reyajiste sa a PC.
- Chwazi Kenbe dosye mwen 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 ou vle.