Windows 10 Security options missing

I can't tell since when but my Security options have been missing.
I have tried DISM, SFC. Nothing fixes the problem.
I get no error messages regarding Windows Defender services and such. They start and work properly I think because I get prompts about smartscreen and such.
But I can no longer change any settings because they are not displayed within the security center.

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I have searched endlessly for fixes online but I haven't found anyone having this issue. 

I have this problem as well. Not sure when it started honestly.

What anti-virus software are you using? I use Eset and noticed the other day the icon for it was missing on the taskbar. On investigating that issue is when I noticed the Windows Security options missing. I believe the update from version 11 to 12 of my eset install failed in some way and was not working. I'm not sure if that is related to the Windows problem though. I have removed and re-installed my eset install and it is working fine now but I still have the windows security problem.

I'm on Windows 1809.

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Hi there, thanks for your question.

It sounds like you've tried most of the normal troubleshooting steps I'd usually recommend. Here are a couple more:

Perform a clean boot:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/929135...

Try the Microsoft Accounts Troubleshooter:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/4/F2...

If all else fails, you'll need to reset your PC (but keep your files):
https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/help/12415/...

Hopefully one of these gives you the answer! Please let me know if I can do anything else to help. Thanks!

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