Do you get a “Je hebt een nieuwe app nodig om dit te openen 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 uw Windows-pc opnieuw op
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to herstart je 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.
Start Windows 10 opnieuw
- Open de Start menu.
- Selecteer het Power icoon.
- Kies Herstart in het menu.
Start Windows 11 opnieuw
- Toegang tot de Start menu.
- Selecteer het Power icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Kies Herstart in het 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
- Open de Start menu, zoeken naar Windows Security, right-click the app, and choose App-instellingen.
- kies Reset op de volgende pagina.
- Kies Reset in de prompt.
- Start uw Windows-pc opnieuw op.
Op Windows 11
- Lancering Instellingen door te drukken Dakramen en raamkozijnen + I.
- kies Apps in de linkerzijbalk.
- Kies Apps en functies rechts.
- Plaatsen Windows Security, selecteer de drie stippen naast de app en kies geavanceerde opties.
- Selecteer het Reset knop.
- Kies Reset in de prompt.
- Start uw pc opnieuw op.
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 verwijder het programma to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
Op Windows 10
- Lancering Instellingen door te drukken Dakramen en raamkozijnen + I.
- kies Apps in Instellingen.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Installatie ongedaan maken.
- kies Installatie ongedaan maken in de prompt.
- Start uw pc opnieuw op.
Op Windows 11
- Klik met de rechtermuisknop op de Start menupictogram en kies Instellingen. U kunt ook op drukken Dakramen en raamkozijnen + I.
- kies Apps aan de linkerkant en Apps en functies rechts.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Installatie ongedaan maken.
- kies Installatie ongedaan maken in de prompt.
- Start je computer opnieuw op.
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.
Dat kun je oplossen door 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
- Media Dakramen en raamkozijnen + I te openen Instellingen.
- kies Update en beveiliging in Instellingen.
- Kies Windows update aan de linkerzijde.
- kies Controleren op updates rechts.
- Installeer de beschikbare updates.
- Start uw pc opnieuw op.
Op Windows 11
- Klik met de rechtermuisknop op de Start menupictogram en kies Instellingen.
- kies Windows update aan de linkerzijde.
- Kies Controleren op updates rechts.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Start je pc opnieuw op.
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
- Openen Start, zoeken Command Prompten selecteer het gereedschap.
- Type the following in CMD en druk op Enter:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Command Prompt venster.
Op Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- Toegang tot Start, zoeken PowerShellEn Select Uitvoeren als Administrator.
- kies Ja in de User Account Control prompt.
- Voer het volgende in uw PowerShell venster en druk op Enter:
Get-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$ ($ _. 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.
- Open de Start menu, zoeken naar Command PromptEn Select Als administrator uitvoeren.
- kies Ja in de User Account Control prompt.
- Type the following in your CMD venster en druk op Enter: 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 uw pc naar de fabrieksinstellingen. 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, maak een back-up van uw belangrijke bestanden voor de zekerheid.
Op Windows 10
- Lancering Instellingen door te drukken Dakramen en raamkozijnen + I.
- kies Update en beveiliging in Instellingen.
- kies Herstel aan de linkerzijde.
- Kies Start onder Reset deze pc rechts.
- kies Bewaar mijn bestanden en volg de instructies op het scherm.
Op Windows 11
- Openen Windows-instellingen door te drukken Dakramen en raamkozijnen + I.
- kies Systeem in de linkerzijbalk.
- Kies Herstel in het rechterdeelvenster.
- kies Reset PC naast Reset deze pc.
- Kies Bewaar mijn bestanden 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 als je wil.