Do you get a “Iwe unozoda app nyowani kuti uvhure izvi 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.
Tangazve Yako Windows PC
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to reboot PC yako. 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
- Vhura iyo kutanga zviripo.
- Sarudza iyo simba icon.
- Sarudza Dzorerazve mune menyu.
Restart Windows 11
- Fambai kutanga zviripo.
- Sarudza iyo simba icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Sarudza Dzorerazve mune menyu.
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.
PaWindows 10
- Vhura iyo kutanga menyu, tsvaga Windows Security, right-click the app, and choose Zvirongwa zveApp.
- sarudza itangezve pane peji rinotevera.
- Sarudza itangezve mukukurumidza.
- Tangazve yako Windows PC.
PaWindows 11
- Tanga Settings nokudzvinyirira Windows + I.
- sarudza Apps mubharaki reruboshwe.
- Sarudza Zvirongwa & maficha kurudyi.
- Tsvaga Windows Security, sarudza madotsi matatu ari padivi peapp, wosarudza Zvinyorwa zvitsvaga.
- Sarudza iyo itangezve bhatani.
- Sarudza itangezve mukukurumidza.
- Dzorera PC yako.
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 uninstall purogiramu to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
PaWindows 10
- Tanga Settings nokudzvinyirira Windows + I.
- sarudza Apps muSettings.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Uninstall.
- sarudza Uninstall mukukurumidza.
- Dzorera PC yako.
PaWindows 11
- Kanda-kona pane kutanga menyu icon uye sarudza Settings. Neimwe nzira, tinya Windows + I.
- sarudza Apps kuruboshwe uye Zvirongwa & maficha kurudyi.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Uninstall.
- sarudza Uninstall mukukurumidza.
- Tangazve kombiyuta yako.
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.
Unogona kugadzirisa izvozvo updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
PaWindows 10
- dzvanya Windows + I kuvhura Settings.
- sarudza Kwidziridzo & Chengetedzo muSettings.
- Sarudza Windows Update kuruboshwe.
- sarudza Chengetedza zvinyorwa kurudyi.
- Isa zvigadziriso zviripo.
- Dzorera PC yako.
PaWindows 11
- Kanda-kona pane kutanga menyu icon uye sarudza Settings.
- sarudza Windows Update kuruboshwe.
- Sarudza Chengetedza zvinyorwa kurudyi.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Tangazve PC yako.
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.
PaWindows 10
- Open kutanga, tsvaga Raira Prompt, uye sarudza chishandiso.
- Type the following in CMD uye tigoshingairira pinda:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Raira Prompt hwindo.
PaWindows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- upindo kutanga, tsvaga PowerShell, uye sarudza Mhanya semutungamiri.
- sarudza Ehe mu Mushandisi Akaundi Dzinodzora kukurumidza.
- Isa zvinotevera mune yako PowerShell hwindo uye tinya pinda:
Tora-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$($_.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.
- Vhura iyo kutanga menyu, tsvaga Raira Prompt, uye sarudza Mhanya semutungamiri.
- sarudza Ehe mu Mushandisi Akaundi Dzinodzora kukurumidza.
- Type the following in your CMD hwindo uye tinya pinda: 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 PC yako kune zvigadziriso zvefekitori. 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, chengetedza mafaera ako akakosha kungoitika.
PaWindows 10
- Tanga Settings nokudzvinyirira Windows + I.
- sarudza Kwidziridzo & Chengetedzo muSettings.
- sarudza kupora kuruboshwe.
- Sarudza Tanga pasi Sarudzazve iyi PC kurudyi.
- sarudza Chengeta mafaira angu uye tevera mirayiridzo iri pachiratidziro.
PaWindows 11
- Open Windows Settings nokudzvinyirira Windows + I.
- sarudza maitiro mubharaki reruboshwe.
- Sarudza kupora pahwindo rekurudyi.
- sarudza Dzosera PC padyo ne Sarudzazve iyi PC.
- Sarudza Chengeta mafaira angu 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 kana uchida.