Do you get a “Uya kudinga i-app entsha ukuze uvule oku 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.
Qala kwakhona iWindows PC yakho
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to iqalise kwakhona iPC yakho. 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
- Vula Qala menu.
- Khetha amandla icon.
- khetha Phinda Uqalele kwimenyu.
Restart Windows 11
- Fumana Qala menu.
- Khetha amandla icon at the bottom of the menu.
- khetha Phinda Uqalele kwimenyu.
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.
KwiWindows 10
- Vula Qala imenyu, khangela Khu seleko lwe Windows, right-click the app, and choose Izicwangciso zeApp.
- khetha Cwangcisa kwakhona kwiphepha elilandelayo.
- khetha Cwangcisa kwakhona ngokukhawuleza.
- Qala kwakhona iWindows PC yakho.
KwiWindows 11
- Qalisa izicwangciso ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- khetha apps kwicala lasekhohlo.
- khetha Iiapps kunye neempawu ngasekunene.
- Fumana Khu seleko lwe Windows, khetha amachaphaza amathathu ecaleni kwe-app, uze ukhethe Izinketho eziphambili.
- Khetha Cwangcisa kwakhona iqhosha.
- khetha Cwangcisa kwakhona ngokukhawuleza.
- Qala kabusha iPC yakho.
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 Khipha inkqubo to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
KwiWindows 10
- Qalisa izicwangciso ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- khetha apps kwiiSetingi.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Khipha.
- khetha Khipha ngokukhawuleza.
- Qala kabusha iPC yakho.
KwiWindows 11
- Nqakraza ngakwesokudla Qala i icon yemenyu kwaye ukhethe izicwangciso. Okanye, cofa Windows + I.
- khetha apps ekhohlo kwaye Iiapps kunye neempawu ngasekunene.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Khipha.
- khetha Khipha ngokukhawuleza.
- Qala kabusha ikhompyutha yakho.
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.
Ungayilungisa loo nto nge updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
KwiWindows 10
- cinezela Windows + I ukuvula izicwangciso.
- khetha Uhlaziyo kunye noKhuseleko kwiiSetingi.
- khetha Update Windows ngasekhohlo.
- khetha Jonga uvuselelo ngasekunene.
- Install the available updates.
- Qala kabusha iPC yakho.
KwiWindows 11
- Nqakraza ngakwesokudla Qala i icon yemenyu kwaye ukhethe izicwangciso.
- khetha Update Windows ngasekhohlo.
- khetha Jonga uvuselelo ngasekunene.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Qala kabusha iPC yakho.
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.
KwiWindows 10
- vula Qala, khangela i Umyalelo oboqayo, kwaye ukhethe isixhobo.
- Type the following in CMD kwaye cinezela faka:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the Umyalelo oboqayo window.
KwiWindows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- Ukufikelela Qala, khangela i PowerShell, kwaye ukhethe Ukusebenza njengoMphathi.
- khetha Ewe kwi Ulawulo lweAkhawunti yoMsebenzisi kha wuleza.
- Enter the following in your PowerShell window kwaye cinezela faka:
Fumana-AppxPackage -allusers | icala {Yongeza-AppxPackage -bhalisa “$($_.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.
- Vula Qala imenyu, khangela Umyalelo oboqayo, kwaye ukhethe Ukusebenza njengomlawuli.
- khetha Ewe kwi Ulawulo lweAkhawunti yoMsebenzisi kha wuleza.
- Type the following in your CMD window kwaye cinezela faka: 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 phinda usete iPC yakho kuseto lwasefektri. 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, gcina iifayile zakho ezibalulekileyo mhlawu ngephutha.
KwiWindows 10
- Qalisa izicwangciso ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- khetha Uhlaziyo kunye noKhuseleko kwiiSetingi.
- khetha ukuchacha ngasekhohlo.
- khetha Qalisa ngaphantsi Hlaziya le PC ngasekunene.
- khetha Gcina iifayile zam kwaye ulandele imiyalelo ekwi-screen.
KwiWindows 11
- vula Izicwangciso zeWindows ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- khetha isixokelelwano kwicala lasekhohlo.
- khetha ukuchacha kwipheyini yasekunene.
- khetha Cwangcisa kwakhona iPC ecaleni kwe Hlaziya le PC.
- khetha Gcina iifayile zam 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 ukuba uyafuna.