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Get an app to open this 'windowsdefender' link
So i have just updated my pc from windows 10 to 11 and saw that the little windows security icon in the bottom right corner showed some recommendations. I tried opening up windows security but it wouldnt. So i navigated to it through the settings menu and then it told me this "Get an app to open this 'windowsdefender' link". I have tried nearly every guide on youtube but nothing has worked as of yet.
i should also mention that i cant find the windows security app under the apps section in settings
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Lasse_Hvilsted The solution to this problem is sometimes possible. Sometimes it cannot be solved. In this case, you can completely uninstall Windows Defender and solve the root problem. To do this, follow the solutions in this article: https://technichero.com/get-an-app-to-open-this-windowsdefender-link-solution/
- Hello,
See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-defender-wont-open-in-windows-11
Let us know if this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.- Already have tried that. Didnt work
https://www.malwarefox.com/windows-defender-blocked-by-group-policy/#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%9CWindows%20Defender%20blocked%20by%20Group%20Policy%E2%80%9D%20error,antivirus%20application%20and%20then%20launch%20the%20Defender%20app.
It is still worth analyzing it 🙂
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/automatically-diagnose-and-fix-problems-with-windows-firewall-513e9cf8-19ae-d579-2092-d5e64fe06f5f#:~:text=%20Follow%20these%20steps%20to%20automatically%20repair%20Windows,steps%20in%20the%20Windows%20Firewall%20Troubleshooter.%20See%20More.
That should help, we'll see?
- ty so much. It seems to be the problem as it wont allow me to enable windows firewall. But the fact is i have just reset my pc (erased everything) and upgraded to windows 11 and i havent enabled any other firewall, that i am aware of.
It tells me that it cannot be enabled because of an existing group policy or because i am using another firewall program.But you downloaded the tool I shared?
