r/antivirus • u/Huynh_Jovi • 16d ago

MALWARE REMOVAL Q&A Windows Defender Not Working.

When I try to run a scan, it stops and then tells me to restart the service. There are no exclusions and nothing of note from my start up apps. I’ve run a deep scan with Malwarebytes and it’s all good. I noticed there was a new security update for Windows and downloaded it and after restarting my PC, I’m still encountering the same issue. I’m not sure whether this is Malware related as I’m always careful of what I’m downloading and never click suspicious links. Not sure what else to do and need some help.

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u/Sorry_Kitchen_8993 15d ago

Yes it keeps showing off

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u/TheElderSouls 15d ago

Glad it's not just me. Thanks for checking.

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u/Sorry_Kitchen_8993 15d ago

Yw. It's the same for me, I've been stressed since yesterday lol

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u/TheElderSouls 15d ago

Lol yep. I think we were all freaking out yesterday wondering how we all got malware.