Windows Security app doesn't respond

[scythor]

I'm on windows 11 and there are some "recommended actions" for Windows Security. Left or Right-clicking the icon doesn't do anything. Selecting the app through the menu opens a window for windows security, displays the blue shield and nothing else. I've tried the Command prompt scannow method, I've tried the powershell fix in admin mode, not of it works.

Heres what I see when I open Windows Security:

Has anyone run into this issue before, are there any known fixes?

Thanks.

[#2]

Hello,

Try to reset Windows Security in the Settings app.

If issue still persists, 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.

[#3]

@KapilArya 

I've tried both methods prior to posting this question. No obvious solutions have worked so far.

[#4]

Hi ,@scythor 

Please check out this discussion:

Get an app to open this 'windowsdefender' link - Microsoft Community Hub

[#5]

@A1-A1 

I am experiencing the same issue and went through all the steps listed in those guides and nothing has worked. I am still unable to open windows defender

[#6]

@Jared_Glas 

Hi, what build of Windows do you have installed right now?