Lokisa ha e khone ho bulela Windows Defender

Fix Unable to turn on Windows Defender: Windows Defender is an inbuilt antimalware tool that detects virus and malware on your system. However, there are some instances when users experience that they are unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows. What could be the reasons behind this problem? There are many users who explored that installing any third party antimalware software cause this problem.

Also, if you go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Defender then you will see that the Real-time protection in Windows Defender is turned on but it’s greyed out and also everything else is turned off and you can’t do anything about these settings. Sometimes the main issue is that if you have installed a 3rd party Antivirus service then Windows Defender will shut itself off automatically. No matter what reasons are behind this problem, we will walk you through the methods to solve this problem.

Why can’t I turn on my Windows Defender?

One thing we need to understand that Windows Defender provides complete protection to our system. Therefore, not able to turn on this feature could be a serious problem. There are many reasons for you not being able to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 10 such as third-party Antivirus might be interfering, Windows Defender is turned off by group policy, incorrect date/time issue, etc. Anyway, without wasting any time let’s see How to fix the underlying cause of this issue using the below-listed troubleshooting guide.

Fix Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 10

Etsa bonnete ba hore u theha sebaka sa ho khutlisa haeba ho na le ntho e sa tsamaeeng hantle.

Method 1 – Uninstall any third-party Antivirus software

One of the most common causes of Windows Defender not working is third-party antivirus software. Windows Defender automatically shuts itself down once it detects any third party anti-malware software installed on your system. Therefore, you need to first start uninstallation any third party antimalware software. Moreover, you need to make sure that uninstallation is done properly all residue files of that software otherwise it will keep creating a problem for Windows Defender to get started. You can use some uninstaller software that will remove all remnants of your previous antivirus. Once the installations finished, you need to restart your system.

Method 2 – Run System File Checker (SFC)

Another method that you can opt for is system file diagnosis and repair. You can use command prompt tool to check whether Windows Defender files are corrupted. Moreover, this tool repairs all corrupted files.

1.Tobetsa Windows Key + X ebe u khetha Laola ho laola (Admin).

2.Mofuta  sfc / scannow le ho kena ho kena.

3.This process takes some time so be patient while running this command.

4.In case sfc command did not resolve the problems, you can use another command. Just type the below-mentioned command and hit Enter:

Setšoantšo sa DISM / Online / Cleanup-Image / RestoreHealth

5.It will scan thoroughly and repair corrupted files.

6.After completing these steps, check if you’re able to fix Can’t Turn ON Windows Defender issue or not.

Mokhoa oa 3 - Etsa Boot bo Hloekileng

Sometimes there are some third party applications cause this problem, you can easily find those ones by performing the clean boot function.

1.Press Windows + R and type msconfig ebe o otla Enter.

2.On the system configuration Window, you need to navigate to Taba ea litšebeletso where you need to check to Pata Litšebeletso tsohle tsa Microsoft mme o tobetsa ho Thibela Tsohle konopo.

3.Nanela ho Startup section Mme o tobetsa Bula Task Manager.

4.Here you will locate all startup programs. You need to tobetsa ka ho le letona on each program and Khubaza all of them one by one.

5.After disabling all startup applications you need to come back to the system configuration window to boloka liphetoho tsohle. Tobetsa ho OK.

6.You need to reboot your system and check if you’re able to Fix Can’t Turn ON Windows Defender issue kapa eseng joalo.

To zero in on the issue you need to perform clean boot using this guide and find the problematic program.

Method 4 – Restart Security Center Service

Another method to get your Windows Defender problem solved is restarting security center service. You need to activate and ensure that certain services are enabled.

1.Press Windows + R and type services.msc ebe o tobetsa Enter

2.Here you need to search for Setsi sa Ts'ireletso eaba tobetsa ka ho le letona on Security Center and choose Qala hape kgetho.

3.Now simply restart your device and check if the problem is solved or not.

Method 5 – Modify your registry

If you are still finding the problem in turning on the Windows Defender, you can opt for this method. You just need to modify the registry but before doing so make sure to create a backup of your Registry.

1.Press Windows + R and type regedit. Now press Enter.

2.Once you open the registry editor here you need to navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindows Defender

3.Select Windows Defender then in the right window pane find DisableAntiSpyware DWORD. Now double click this file.

4.Set the value data to 0 and click OK to save the settings.

Hlokomela: If you’re facing permission issues then right-click on Windows Defender le khetha Litumello. Follow this guide in order to take full control or ownership of the above registry key and again set the value to 0.

5.Most probably, after doing this step, your Windows Defender will start working on your system properly without any problem.

Mokhoa oa 6 - Set Windows Defender Service to Automatic

Hlokomela: Haeba tšebeletso ea Windows Defender e putsoa ho Motsamaisi oa Litšebeletso joale latela poso ena.

1.Tobetsa Windows Key + R ebe o thaepa services.msc ebe o otla Enter.

2.Fumana litšebeletso tse latelang fensetereng ea Litšebeletso:

Windows Defender Antivirus Network Inspection Service
Windows Defender Antivirus Service
Tšebeletso ea Setsi sa Tšireletso ea Windows Defender

3.Tobetsa habeli ho e 'ngoe le e 'ngoe ea tsona 'me u netefatse hore mofuta oa bona oa ho Qala o behiloe ho jarolla ka ho iketsa ebe o tobetsa Qala haeba lits'ebeletso ha li so sebetse.

4.Click Sebelisa e lateloa ke OK.

5.Reboot PC hao ho boloka liphetoho le ho bona hore na u khona ho Fix Can’t Turn ON Windows Defender issue.

Mokhoa oa 7 - Set Correct Date & Time

Tlanya ho letsatsi le nako ka "taskbar" ebe u khetha "Litlhophiso tsa letsatsi le nako. "

2. Haeba e le Windows 10, etsa "Beha Nako ka Boiketsetso"Ho"on. "

3.Ho ba bang, tobetsa "Nako ea Marang-rang" ebe u tšoaea "Ikamahanya le seva ea nako ea Marang-rang ka boiketsetso. "

4.Khetha seva "nako.windows.com” ebe o tobetsa apdeita le “Ho lokile”. Ha ho hlokahale hore u qete ho ntlafatsa. Tlanya feela OK.

Again check if you are able to Fix Windows Defender Does Not Start issue kapa che, haeba ho se joalo tsoela pele ka mokhoa o latelang.

Method 8 – Run CCleaner and Malwarebytes

1.Download le kenya CCleaner & Malwarebyte.

2.Sebelisa Malwarebytes 'me e lumelle hore e hlahlobe tsamaiso ea hau bakeng sa lifaele tse kotsi.

3.Haeba malware e fumanoa e tla li tlosa ka bo eona.

4. Joale matha CCleaner 'me karolong ea "Cleaner", tlas'a tab ea Windows, re fana ka maikutlo a ho hlahloba likhetho tse latelang tse lokelang ho hloekisoa:

5.Ha u se u entse bonnete ba hore lintlha tse nepahetseng lia hlahlojoa, tobetsa feela Run Cleaner, 'me u lumelle CCleaner hore e tsamaee.

6.Ho hloekisa sistimi ea hau ho ea pele, khetha tab ea Registry mme u netefatse hore tse latelang lia hlahlojoa:

7.Kgetha Scan bakeng sa Taba mme o dumelele CCleaner ho skena, ebe o tobetsa Lokisa Mathata a Khethiloeng.

8. Ha CCleaner e botsa "A na u batla liphetoho tsa bekapo ho registry?” kgetha Ee.

9.Ha bekapo hao e phethiloe, khetha Lokisa All Khethiloeng Mathata.

10.Restart hao PC ho boloka liphetoho le ho bona hore na u khona ho Fix Can’t Turn ON Windows Defender issue.

Method 9 – Update Windows Defender

1.Tobetsa Windows Key + X ebe u khetha Laola ka potlako (Admin).

2.Ngola taelo e latelang ho cmd ebe o otla Enter ka mor'a e 'ngoe le e 'ngoe:

“%PROGRAMFILES%Windows DefenderMPCMDRUN.exe” -RemoveDefinitions -All

“%PROGRAMFILES%Windows DefenderMPCMDRUN.exe” -SignatureUpdate

3.Once the command finish processing, close cmd and reboot your PC.

Method 10 – Update Windows 10

1.Tobetsa Windows Key + I ho bula Litlhophiso ebe o tobetsa "Ntlafatso le Ts'ireletso”Letšoao.

2.Hona joale ho tloha fensetereng e ka letsohong le letšehali etsa bonnete ba hore u khetha Ntlafatso ea Windows.

3. E latelang, tobetsa "Sheba lisebelisoa” ebe o tlohella Windows hore e jarolle le ho kenya liapdeite tse emetseng.

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Hopefully, above mentioned all methods will help you to Fix Unable to turn on Windows Defender in Windows 10 Issue. However, you need to understand that these methods should be followed systematically. In case you have more questions related to this problem leave your comments below.