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Asuka_Okami
Aug 06, 2021Brass Contributor
Issue with Windows Defender on Windows 11
I cannot open any of the settings on windows defender, when i try to it tells me to look for a compatible app in the Microsoft Store. Is this a bug or some other (fixable) issue?
- Aug 07, 2021I had this problem on all machines updated from 19043.1151 to 22000.120.
This command from elevated PowerShell fixed the problem for me, try it and report the results:
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage
Francis_Powell
Aug 08, 2021Iron Contributor
Has anyone found a fix for this yet? I'm having the same issue. I can't install software for school because Windows Defender keeps deleting the files. The app is working fine and great so why can't we access it? It clearly exists
- Francis_PowellAug 08, 2021Iron Contributor***FIX FOUND***
[I found a fix everyone!!]
Open PowerShell (as Administrator) and run this command (without the "")
"Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SecHealthUI -AllUsers | Reset-AppxPackage"
After doing this, check your settings-> Privacy & Security-> Open Windows Security
This should open up Windows defender like it used to on Windows 10. I hope this fixes your problem.- Sstone850Jul 24, 2023Copper Contributorit says access denied for me
- NickNugJul 24, 2022Copper Contributor
Francis_Powell Man i have went through all these, you sir are the king of easy street. TY so much.
- MissMewJul 12, 2022Copper Contributor
Ive got this problem, I tried the fix and it said access denied. Francis_Powell