Do you get a “Uzodinga uhlelo lokusebenza olusha ukuze uvule lokhu 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 kabusha I-Windows PC Yakho
An easy way to fix most issues in Windows is to qalisa kabusha i-PC 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 imenyu.
- Khetha Power isithonjana.
- Khetha Qala kabusha kwimenyu.
Restart Windows 11
- Finyelela ku Qala imenyu.
- Khetha Power icon at the bottom of the menu.
- Khetha Qala kabusha 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.
Ku-Windows 10
- Vula Qala imenyu, funa Ukuphepha kweWindows, right-click the app, and choose Izilungiselelo zohlelo lokusebenza.
- Khetha Hlela ekhasini elilandelayo.
- Khetha Hlela ngokushesha.
- Qala kabusha i-Windows PC yakho.
Ku-Windows 11
- Qalisa Amasethingi ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- Khetha Apps kubha eseceleni yangakwesobunxele.
- Khetha Izinhlelo zokusebenza nezici ngakwesokudla.
- Thola Ukuphepha kweWindows, khetha amachashazi amathathu eduze kohlelo lokusebenza, bese ukhetha Izinketho eziphambili.
- Khetha Hlela inkinobho.
- Khetha Hlela ngokushesha.
- Qala kabusha i-PC 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 uhlelo to avoid seeing the same error in Windows Security. Here’s how to uninstall an app on your Windows PC.
Ku-Windows 10
- Qalisa Amasethingi ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- Khetha Apps kokuthi Izilungiselelo.
- Choose your antivirus on the list and select Khipha.
- Khetha Khipha ngokushesha.
- Qala kabusha i-PC yakho.
Ku-Windows 11
- Chofoza ngakwesokudla Qala isithonjana semenyu bese ukhetha Amasethingi. Ngenye indlela, cindezela Windows + I.
- Khetha Apps kwesokunxele kanye Izinhlelo zokusebenza nezici ngakwesokudla.
- Find your antivirus on the list, select the three dots next to the program, and choose Khipha.
- Khetha Khipha ngokushesha.
- 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.
Ungakulungisa lokho updating your Windows PC to the latest version available. Doing so patches various bugs on your system and possibly adds new features.
Ku-Windows 10
- Cindezela Windows + I ukuvula Amasethingi.
- Khetha Ukuvuselelwa nokuphepha kokuthi Izilungiselelo.
- Khetha I-Windows Update ngakwesokunxele.
- Khetha Hlola izibuyekezo ngakwesokudla.
- Faka izibuyekezo ezitholakalayo.
- Qala kabusha i-PC yakho.
Ku-Windows 11
- Chofoza ngakwesokudla Qala isithonjana semenyu bese ukhetha Amasethingi.
- Khetha I-Windows Update ngakwesokunxele.
- Khetha Hlola izibuyekezo ngakwesokudla.
- Download and install the available Windows 11 updates.
- Qala kabusha i-PC 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.
Ku-Windows 10
- Vula Qala, cinga I-Command Prompt, bese ukhetha ithuluzi.
- Type the following in I-CMD bese ucindezela Faka:
PowerShell -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Command “& {$manifest = (Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.SecHealthUI*).InstallLocation + ‘AppxManifest.xml’ ; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest}”
- After executing the command, close the I-Command Prompt iwindi.
Ku-Windows 11
The following procedure will reinstall and re-register all stock Windows apps.
- Ukufinyelela Qala, cinga I-PowerShell, bese ukhetha Sebenzisa njengoMqondisi.
- Khetha Yebo ku Ukulawulwa Kwe-akhawunti Yomsebenzisi ngokushesha.
- Faka okulandelayo kweyakho I-PowerShell ifasitela bese ucindezela Faka:
Thola-AppxPackage -allusers | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register “$($_.InstallLocation)appxmanifest.xml” -DisableDevelopmentMode}
- When you’ve finished running the command, close I-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, funa I-Command Prompt, bese ukhetha Qalisa njengomphathi.
- Khetha Yebo ku Ukulawulwa Kwe-akhawunti Yomsebenzisi ngokushesha.
- Type the following in your I-CMD ifasitela bese ucindezela 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 reset your PC to the factory settings. 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, yenza isipele amafayela akho abalulekile uma kwenzeka nje.
Ku-Windows 10
- Qalisa Amasethingi ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- Khetha Ukuvuselelwa nokuphepha kokuthi Izilungiselelo.
- Khetha Lokubuyisela ngakwesokunxele.
- Khetha Qalisa ngaphansi Setha kabusha le PC ngakwesokudla.
- Khetha Gcina amafayela ami bese ulandela imiyalo esesikrinini.
Ku-Windows 11
- Vula Izilungiselelo zeWindows ngokucindezela Windows + I.
- Khetha System kubha eseceleni yangakwesobunxele.
- Khetha Lokubuyisela kufasitelana elingakwesokudla.
- Khetha Setha kabusha i-PC eduze ne Setha kabusha le PC.
- Khetha Gcina amafayela ami 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 uma ufuna.