| Emsisoft | Security BlogĪntivirus the attempt by Microsoft to remove (uninstall) or limit 3rd party antivirus and firewalls is truly overreach. Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. If you can't resolve this issue suggest you post back in this thread and provide additional information.

Starting Windows Defender in Windows 8/8.1/10 to include running SFC, scanning for malware with Malwarebytes and running the software removal tools for any security software (Avast,ĪVG, McAfee, Norton, whatever) that may have previously been on the computer followed by a reboot? List ofĪnd see Configure Windows Defender in Windows You may want to try the steps recommended in Problems Windows Defender will not be enabled and functioning properly if there is a program other than Windows Defender listed.įor further information see the reply of quietman7 in Windows Defender Go to Security and Maintenance, look in 'Security' and see what program is listed under Virus Protection. You may be asked to restart your device.' Note the statement 'If you want to use Windows Defender Antivirus, uninstall all of your other antivirus programs and Windows Defender Antivirus will automatically turn on. Click to expand.The message you are describing may be observed if another antivirus program is still installed or there are remnants of a third party antivirus program still installed.